Rapping (MCing) and DJing (audio mixing and

scratching), along with breakdancing and graffiti

(tagging), compose the four elements of hip hop, a
cultural movement that started in New York City in
the 1970s.
(en.wikipedia.org)

Rapping (MCing) and DJing (audio mixing and

scratching), along with breakdancing and graffiti
(tagging), compose the four elements of hip hop, a
cultural movement that started in New York City in
the 1970s.
(en.wikipedia.org)

RAP is poetry spoken to music. It obeys strict rules:

RAP is poetry spoken to music. It obeys strict rules:

- it has to rhyme
- it has to have a beat: in general 4 or 8 beats per line.
The beats are usually on the stressed syllables of the
words.
(New Live 3me)

- it has to rhyme
- it has to have a beat: in general 4 or 8 beats per line.
The beats are usually on the stressed syllables of the
words.
(New Live 3me)

Eminem / LOSE YOURSELF (2003)

Eminem / LOSE YOURSELF (2003)

1 ! Separate the words

1 ! Separate the words

lookifyouhadoneshotoneopportunitytoseize
__________________________________________________
everythingyoueverwantedonemomentwouldyou
__________________________________________________
captureitorjustletitslipyo
__________________________________________________

lookifyouhadoneshotoneopportunitytoseize
__________________________________________________
everythingyoueverwantedonemomentwouldyou
__________________________________________________
captureitorjustletitslipyo
__________________________________________________

2O Listen and circle the stressed syllables:

2O Listen and circle the stressed syllables:

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy

There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti

There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti

He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready

He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready

To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin'

To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin'

What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud

What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud

He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out

He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out

He's chokin' , how everybody's jokin' now

He's chokin' , how everybody's jokin' now

The clock's run out, time's up, over, BLOW!

The clock's run out, time's up, over, BLOW!

Snap back to reality, oh, there goes gravity

Snap back to reality, oh, there goes gravity

Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked, he's so mad

Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked, he's so mad

But he won't give up that easy, no, he won't have it

But he won't give up that easy, no, he won't have it

He knows his whole back's to these ropes

He knows his whole back's to these ropes

It don't matter, he's dope

It don't matter, he's dope

He knows that, but he's broke, he's so stagnant he knows

He knows that, but he's broke, he's so stagnant he knows

When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's

When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's

Back to the lab again, yo, this whole rhapsody

Back to the lab again, yo, this whole rhapsody

He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him

He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him

3 CHORUS: O Listen and fill in the blanks

3 CHORUS: O Listen and fill in the blanks

You better ____________ yourself in the

_____________, the _____________ you own it,
you better _____________ let it _______

You better ____________ yourself in the

_____________, the _____________ you own it,
you better _____________ let it _______

You only _______ one shot, do ______

__________ your chance to ____________,

You only _______ one shot, do ______

__________ your chance to ____________,

this _____________________ comes once in a

lifetime, Yo

this _____________________ comes once in a

lifetime, Yo

4 Rap along with the music

4 Rap along with the music

Ugly Ducking - Slow the Flow

Verse 1
Its half past 8 and youre late for work
Your stopped in ____________ and youre __________
Put in overtime 5 days a week
Pullin out your hair for _______ relief
But you gotta compete so you get no sleep,
You want the good life but it dont come ________
Climbin to the top of the totem _______,
Youll fall and break your neck man slow the flow
Verse 2
Now Im from southern California
home of the laid back
we dont go lookin for a needle in a haystack
and I say that
in a subdued mood
kick it on the beach, eat a little _________ food
but you, I understand,
whats the rush?
???
Mad like you ________ the bus
Another ones comin in about ten minutes
Man you dont gotta push yourself to the limit
Chorus
Slow the flow, relax your mind / Gain control, take your time
Slow the flow, relax your mind / Gain control, take your time
Verse 3
Forget about the weekdays,
ready for the weekend
bring your ______ trunks and jump into the deep end
Stop
For a minute or two
and take a look at the view
I guarantee youll see something new
We only have two seasons; summer and spring
So rock your ____________ and your cutoff jeans
If you live in Long Beach then you know that I mean
California dreamin where its all routine
A situation comes that so soon is past
and youll catch ___________ movin so
quick fast
???
Youre looking for satisfaction; mistaken again
King Solomon said it like chasin the wind,
you need to slow down start takin it in. (6x)
CHORUS

Glossary
Gridlock
BerserkOvertimePulling out your hair*It dont come cheap (BONUS POINTS!) Totem poleLaid backLooking for a needle in a haystackMoodKick itWhats the rush-
*Missed the bus (BONUS POINTS!) Swim trunksTo rock
Flip flopsCutoff jeansWhiplashChasing the windTaking it inA native American mythological symbol.
A traffic jam in which no vehicular movement is possible.
An expression that means something is really hard, nearly impossible.
An expression used to show frustration.
An injury in your neck or spine from moving your head to quickly.
Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character.
Mentally or emotionally upset.
Relaxing and hanging out at a place.
Rubber sandals, also known as thongs (Australia).
Shorts used for swimming.
The emotional state you are in.
To absorb something.
To go after something you will never catch.
To wear the clothes in a very cool way.
When you cut you jeans to make them shorts.
When you have to work extra hours at work.
Why hurry?