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Informational (nonfiction)
Rap music arose from the streets of New York City in the 1970s. Roots of Rap guides readers through the early history of rap music: from its origin at a young girl’ s block party, to an explanation of the four “pillars” (key elements) that define hip hop. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine an author’ s purpose for writing and the proper use of dashes. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z1 and Z2.
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