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Shakespeare to Nelly…It’s All Poetry!

A WebQuest for 10th Grade English



 

Last updated on Dec. 12, 2012

Based from The WebQuest Page

Task

Did you know rap is a form of poetry, and that poetry can be traced all the way back to Shakespeare’s time? Yes, ol’ Billy Shakes! Follow our link below to start the journey.

Task

 

Activities

Elizabethan

Romantic Poets

Realism

Modern Poets

Modernism

The Beats

Rap

 

Materials Needed

VIDEO LINKS AND AUDIO OF POETS RECITING THEIR POETRY.

COMPUTERS, SMARTBOARDS, AUDIO-SETS, INTERNET AND SMART PHONES CAN BE USED TO ACCESS POETRY AND/OR ARTISTS.

 

Evaluation

Look at the rubric in the link provided. This will tell you how your project will be graded.

Rubric

Conclusion

We hope you have a greater appreciation for poetry throughout the ages and are able to write and talk about it and see how it relates to rap. I bet you never knew your favorite song could be linked to so many eras!

 

Credits & References

Resources: Website information linked to each era.

The WebQuest Page