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ERIC Number: EJ716836
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 63
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Feeling the Rhythm of the Critically Conscious Mind
Alexander-Smith, AnJeanette C.
English Journal, v93 n3 p58 Jan 2004
The use of hip-hop music and spoken word poetry helps urban students engage in the study of literary terms. Spoken word poetry uses the cadence and direct language of hip-hop music to uplift the critical consciousness of those who listen to it.
Descriptors: Poetry, Urban Schools, Music, Students, Consciousness Raising, Popular Culture
National Council of Teachers of English, 111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096. Web site: http://www.ncte.org/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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