| Hip Hop Street Curriculum: Keeping It Real Contributor(s): Kunjufu, Jawanza (Author) |
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ISBN: 0974900052 ISBN-13: 9780974900056 Publisher: African American Images OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: Refuting the myths that black youth are unable to excel at academics and are limited to careers in sports, rap music, or drug dealing, this motivational book aims to bridge the gap between school and hip hop culture. Topics such as the ability for many youths to memorize rap lyrics and how those skills can translate into academia are discussed along with more general issues. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Education | Curricula - Education | Classroom Management |
| Dewey: 305.235 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.76 lbs) 150 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Refuting the myths that black youth are unable to excel at academics and are limited to careers in professional sports, rap music, or drug dealing, this motivational book aims to engage teens by bridging the gap between school and hip hop culture. Topics such as the ability for many youths to memorize rap lyrics verbatim and how those skills can translate into academia, are discussed along with more general issues, including peer pressure, media, sexuality, career development, and gang activity. Written in an adolescent-friendly style, this much-needed book for educators seeks a different way of approaching students. |