⁣⁣Lesson Plan: Examining Fame: Analyzing the Five Worst Rappers to Achieve Stardom

⁣⁣Lesson Plan: Examining Fame: Analyzing the Five Worst Rappers to Achieve Stardom

Grade Level: 9-12

Objective: To analyze the five worst rappers who have achieved fame and explore the factors that contributed to their success despite their perceived lack of skill or talent.

Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6: Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.B: Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns.

Materials:
- Internet access for research
- Videos or audio clips showcasing the music of the five worst rappers who became famous
- Worksheets for note-taking and reflection

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of fame and success in the music industry.
- Ask students if they are familiar with any rappers who have achieved fame despite being considered subpar or lacking skill.
- Introduce the topic of the five worst rappers to become famous and the factors that contributed to their success.

2. Research and Analysis (15 minutes)
- Divide students into pairs or small groups and assign each group one or two of the worst rappers who became famous.
- Instruct students to conduct research using the internet to gather information about the rappers, their music, the reasons behind their fame, and any controversies or criticisms associated with their careers.
- Encourage students to take notes, collect videos or audio clips, and analyze the factors that contributed to their fame.

3. Presentation (20 minutes)
- Allow each group to present their findings on the assigned worst rappers to the class.
- Each presentation should include an overview of the rapper, their music, the reasons behind their fame, and any controversies or criticisms.
- Encourage students to analyze the factors that contributed to their success, such as marketing strategies, catchy hooks, controversial lyrics, or connections in the industry.

4. Group Discussion (15 minutes)
- Facilitate a class discussion about the factors that contribute to an artist's success in the music industry.
- Encourage students to share their perspectives on the role of talent, skill, marketing, and public perception in achieving fame.
- Discuss the potential impact of mainstream media, social media, and audience preferences on the success of artists, regardless of their perceived talent.

5. Analyzing Author's Purpose (20 minutes)
- Distribute worksheets that require students to determine the author's point of view or purpose in the research and presentations.
- Instruct students to analyze how authors use rhetoric to advance their point of view or purpose when discussing the worst rappers who became famous.
- Encourage students to support their analysis with evidence from the research and class discussions.

6. Developing Claims and Counterclaims (15 minutes)
- Instruct students to individually develop claims regarding the reasons behind the fame of the worst rappers.
- Students should also develop counterclaims that challenge or question the factors discussed by their peers.
- Encourage students to present evidence for each claim and counterclaim while acknowledging the strengths and limitations of both.

7. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summarize the main points discussed in the lesson.
- Emphasize the complexities of achieving fame and success in the music industry, including the role of talent, marketing, controversy, and public perception.

Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.B

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