Rap Song Music Video Competition Project "Bundle"

There is no need to plan for a half year for Year.5/6s because that's how long this project will take to do.

ABOUT THIS PROJECT

Students will compose a rap song in a group of 3.

We will begin this project by analysing a several rap songs to identify basic meters, beats, and structures of rap music. They then create lyrics according to a topic of their choice by applying rhyming words with an emphasis of team work.. They will also invent the rap beat to sing along using instruments or digital technology. Finally the music video will be made by recordings and filming to present to the class.

A complete bundle set contains:

Instruction Slideshow (130 pages) will include:

-Importance of respect and teamwork, rules for technology use, expectations, success criteria, procedures (details below)

Step 1. 

Identify basic metres, beats, and structures of rap music.

Step 2.

Brainstorm the story line (Lyrics) using a concept map

Step 3. 

Analyse the features of a chorus and create your own

Step 4. 

Write a verse using rhyming words and patterns.

Step 5.

Invent a rap beat using instruments or digital technology and record your vocals.

(Discuss the balance of dynamics)

Step 6. Filming and Photo Shoots (Tips on effective and creative photoshoots)

Step 7.

 Edit the Music Video

Step 8.

Evaluate and Submit your work.

You will also find:

-Another Google slideshow is for students to fill in to help them get organised for this project.

-Printable activity worksheets (9 PDF pages)

· Concept map
· Job list to work as a team
· Creating Chorus and tips
· Writing Verses and tips
· Self evaluation with smiley faces to use as checklist of completion

-Assessment (2 PDF pages)

· Assessment rubrics to score their project during their presentations
· Teacher’s tracking sheet to supervise student’s process