Introduction and Process

Have you ever thought about how rap came to be? Can you believe it has its roots in poetry? Follow this WebQuest to explore rap through the ages.

The goal of the Webquest is for you to realize how modern day rap evolved from poetry. Once you have completed the Webquest, you will choose a rap song that best models poetry construction from one of the eras. Then, you will explain why/how the song chosen models a specific era.

You should read all instructions carefully.

1. Welcome to our WebQuest and click on the Student Page link.

2. Click on the Activities link. You should see a list of 5 eras.

3. Click on the Elizabethan link. Read about the Renaissance Era from top to bottom. Pay special attention to questions where you are asked to click on a link. If you click on a link, you will be brought to another page where you should also explore the information provided.

3. Click on the Romance link. Read about the Romance and Transcendentalism Eras starting at the top of the page. Follow all instructions and click on links when prompted to do so. You need to complete the activity listed.

4. Click on the Realism link. Read about the Realism Era and study information provided about the period. Click on the links to read more about each poet famous for this era.

5. Click on the Modern link. Read about the Modern Era and the poets involved with this time period. You should click on the links when directed and answer all questions.

6. Click on The Beats link. Read about the Beats Era and the poets, writers and authors of this time. Click on the provided links to enhance your understanding of how words were used to make a powerful statement.

7. Click on the Rap link. Read about how poetry and rap are linked and the similarities between the two. This will help you when you choose a rap song to compare to one of the eras.

8. Look at the rubric, the set of directions, to see if you are meeting all the requirements of the task.

You must:

· Pick a rap song with lyrics you can link to one of the eras.

· Find concepts and ideas from one of the eras and compare it to your song.

· Be creative with your decisions.

· Write about how and why your song fits with the time period and be prepared to present it to your peers. Keep the paper at 1 to 2 pages.