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Dance Common Core RI.8.8 resources
The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture
In this lesson, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed at teenage audiences, and understand the influence of the “Twist” dance craze.The Essential Question for students is: H
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Destination Caribbean – The Historical Roots of Reggae, Calypso, Salsa + Tambrin
'Destination: Caribbean’ is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using the region's most popular music forms – Reggae, Calypso, Salsa, etc. – like a time machine, transforming rhythms, lyrics and melodies into a vehicle for understanding the historical conditions that created them. Many of the Caribbean's traditional dance steps, costumes, instruments and religions evolved as methods for slaves to preserve their culture and undermine their captors. As we discover through reading, a Rastafaria
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why did Calypso
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Islands comes alive! 'Destination: Music' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption' is the powerful 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result. Included in the analysis are the theories of repatriation theories
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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'Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad. Why does 'Tamb
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Puerto Rico is More than Just Salsa – Match 'Em & Comprehension Worksheet
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival & Calypso in Antigua – A Mini Curriculum
The island of Antigua lies approximately 450 miles north of Trinidad, a distance that was all but unfathomable to slaves during colonial times. Yet despite their physical separation, these enslaved populations and the unique musical cultures they created would evolve to be remarkably similar. Calypso Music is perhaps the best example of this.'Carnival & Calypso in Antigua 'is an 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antiguan media personalities and music historians. Payi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Caribbean Music Industry – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part Five is a 700-word discussion of the contemporary Caribbean Music scene, from the artists' perspective. Included is an interview with a touring artist, as well as a discussion of the role that tourism plays in the music scene – helping or hurting?This brief quiz contains f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – Reading Comprehension Quiz
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival in Antigua – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part Three is a 850-word journal-style essay that documents life on Antigua during its annual Carnival festivities. Paying special attention to the island's adoption of Calypso from Trinidad, this section features interviews with local personalities, music historians as well a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jamaica's Reggae, Rage and Redemption – Match 'Em & True/False Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and Tambrin: A Historical Journey' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.Part Six is the 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result.This fun worksheet consists of two sections, 'Match-ems' and True/False questions. The
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival in Antigua – Comprehension Grid & Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribean' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.Part Three is a 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antigua's local personalities, music historians as well as photos of the island's annual Carnival parade. This challenging worksheet contains two sections - Part One is a 'cheat sheet' grid that allows students to compare Antigua's musical culture to others in the region.PartTwo cons
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part One is a 550-word discussion of Calypso, and what Trinidad's captivating national art can teach us about the Caribbean's long history of cultural assimilation.This fun worksheet consists of two sections, 'Match-ems' and True/False questions. The first section presents stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – Fill in the Blank Comprehension Worksheet
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why does 'Tambr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why does 'Tambr
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Caribbean Music Industry – Comprehension Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and Tambrin: A Historical Journey' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.Part Five is a 700-word discussion of the contemporary Caribbean Music scene, from the artists' perspective. Included is an interview with a touring artist, as well as a discussion of the role that tourism plays in the music scene. Is it helping or hurting? This fun worksheet consists of two parts, each with five question
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jamaica's Reggae, Rage and Redemption – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part Six is the 3200-word climax of the series. It discusses Jamaica's experience with both Spanish and British colonialism, as well as the cultural genres that emerged as a result.This quiz contains twenty multiple-choice questions which are designed to challenge's students' r
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Caribbean Music Industry – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and Tambrin: A Historical Journey' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.'The Caribbean Music Industry' is a 700-word discussion of the contemporary Caribbean Music scene, taken mostly from the artists' perspective. Included is an interview with a touring artist, as well as a discussion of the role that tourism plays in the music scene. Is it helping or hurting?This free packet includes the fol
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Selassie's World – Reading Comprehension Quiz
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part Seven is the 1100-word conclusion to the series. it is a journal-style essay detailing my week-long stay with Rastafarian hill farmer 'Selaisie.' Like no other experience, his hospitality and ingenuity put the Caribbean's continuous interplay of assimilation, inequality an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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