PLS HELP DUE TODAY NEED DONE ASAP READ THE PASSAGES AND MAKE A PARAGRAPH AND WRITE A RESPONSE TO THE PASSAGESTATING YOUR ARGUMENT (do you agree or disagree) In addition to stating your argument, you will give two claims, as well as evidence to support your claims. Do research online to find your evidence (be sure to cite that evidence).

Today's Lesson: Hip-Hop by Anita Perry

Year after year, most literature classes cover the same authors and genres. It’s time that educators made a change. For teachers to keep current and engage students, we must allow students to read diverse texts from their own generation. As a first step, hip-hop should be included in the literature curriculum.

This suggestion is not as odd as it may seem. After all, hip-hop is simply another form of poetry, as are all song lyrics. The verses of hip-hop have rhyme schemes, rhythms, and meters. In addition, hip-hop lyrics deal with the same timeless themes as other forms of poetry, including heartache and the challenges of growing up. In many ways, today’s hip-hop artists are contemporary versions of William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson, only with a modern, fresh perspective...

Prompts

Explore the author's argument. State that argument, as well as her two claims and reasons. The format of your response should be as follows:

Argument:

Claim 1:

Reason:

Claim 2:

Reason:

In a paragraph (5-7 sentences), write a response to the passage, stating your argument (do you agree or disagree?). In addition to stating your argument, you will give two claims, as well as evidence to support your claims. Do research online to find your evidence (be sure to cite that evidence).