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?10th Grade US History 1Mr. RichardsonConstitutional Rap Beef:THE FEDS ARE LISTENIN’ AND YOU JUST GOT BURNED! Directions: By next Tuesday (11/3), be prepared to respond to the Feds’ diss track with your own. Their rhymes were pretty hot, so to compete you’ll need a total package—an anti-Federalist rap, historical research, and visuals. Each person will be assigned a role in your group, but you must all work together as a team to make the best diss possible. Be creative and have fun! Here are the roles and requirements for each: Rapper/Songwriter The Rapper must write a full-page rap with the following.A Hook/Chorus telling the Feds who you are and, briefly, why you are an anti-FederalistA Verse that…Has at least 16 barsMakes a three-point argument with one real-life connectionThese arguments should both support the anti-Federalist position and counter the arguments made in the Federalist diss track. Have at least one of each (example: two arguments supporting the anti-Federalist position, and one refuting the Federalist’s).Has at least 6 key terms from Chapter 5Rap must be presented in class, be well rehearsed, flow, and show creativity and effort.If you want to rap to an online instrumental, let me know which by next Monday (11/2)Historical ResearcherThe Historical researcher must work closely with the rapper since much of their information must be similar to the information presented in the rap. They must write a 3 paragraph, formal summary of their group’s diss track that addresses all of the information the rapper must present in their rap. This includes at least 6 key terms from Chapter 5Paragraph 1- Introduce your anti-Federalist position. What it was fighting against, and why?Paragraph 2- Summarize the rapper’s three-point argument in more detail Paragraph 3- Explain your group’s real-life connection and how it supports your anti-Federalist argument.Your summary is 3 paragraphs of at least 4 sentences each with proper grammar, spelling, and clarity.Visual ArtistThe Visual Artists must have a well thought out political cartoon on medium-sized poster paper for each argument and have them ready for your group’s rap performance. Each cartoon should have written description on the back of it, explaining the significance of each visual. On the back of each poster or on a separate piece of paper, your posters image is described in at least a one paragraph summary Poster is complete and takes up the majority of the posters space with detail, color, and a written explanation with proper spelling, grammar, and clarity. This poster is presented to the class at the cypher. Each part of this project will be graded according to…-Completeness (includes ALL of the elements above)50 points-Accuracy of information (all information is true)15 points-Effectiveness (your arguments/illustrations are 15 pointsconvincing and compelling)?-Creativity10 points-On time 10 PointsDaily Assignments: Included in this packet are assignments that will help you with your project. You will be expected to finish these assignments in-class the day they are assigned. Each assignment counts as a classwork grade, so failing to do so will result in a 0. Whether you finish them in-class or not, you will be expected to hand them in with your projects as they will count towards the project’s completeness.BONUS!!!!: At the end of presentations on Tuesday, the class will vote for the best total package! Each group will vote for a group besides their own and a winner will be declared. The winning group will receive a free quiz grade! The winning groups will also have their cartoons scanned and their raps recorded for a music video! This music video will be shared with the whole class for review. Part 1 – Decoding Lyrics (Due 10/27): All group members must work on this togetherFederalist #11—Alexander Hamilton and James Madison Diss Track Analysis342900010922000-11430010922000Hook Done with the loose allianceEnough with weak defiance We ain’t no stupid tyrantsPut anti-feds to silence (shhh)FEDS, for emergenciesFEDS, for securityFEDS, for prosperityFEDS, y’all ain’t hearing me (what!?)Verse 1 (Alexander Hamilton):Check it out, Alexander HamiltonMan I ball so hard, call me IversonCross you up, put me on a $10 billCuz I kill you wit my economic skills for realSecretary of the treasury, the 1st that you’ve seen Started the coast guard, in-case of emergencyMan, pleeassseee, get off my backAnti-feds are fake like cork in a batCome on y’all, why you always think we tyrants?My government saves the day like fire hydrants!It’s that rap persuasion, cent-ra-li-zationof the government, we don’t play like PlayStation, uhAnd I was a commander in the ArmyWhen to Kings College in NY, that’s where ya find meThen I served as Washington’s right-hand-manOh wait, forgot to tell ya bout my economic plansBoy I’m a baller, National dollarCan’t have different currencies, that’s a problem But It’s no pro-blem, cuz we got the debtCo regrets, cuz I like to keep my bills in checkCo roc’ wit chur boy, Alexander HamilSON!And you know I’ll get the job DONE!(worrrd)Write an answer below each question in the columnWhy would a Federalist say this? What does he mean by ‘National Dollar’ and why does he want it? What does this have to do with the Federalist position?-114300-22860000Hook Done with the loose allianceEnough with weak defiance We ain’t no stupid tyrantsPut anti-feds to silence FEDS, for emergenciesFEDS, for securityFEDS, for prosperityFEDS, y’all ain’t hearing me Verse 2 (James Madison):We’ve been through it all, foes foreign and domesticBut Henry gonna feel it cuz my raps so majesticCheck this hectic, reckless, feckless foolSays “liberty or death” just to feel real cool But he ain’t reading for war, he ain’t got the protectionHe ain’t ready to rumble with the coming insurrectionDifferent interests at heads causes more to bustThey’re called factions man, they’re ruining usAnd you think the Articles can stop them? Forget itThose laws are too weak, they don’t have the physiqueIt can’t pass laws (what!?), it doesn’t have authority (what!?)It’s always held back by supermajoritiesY’all need to read a book, matta fact mineFederalist 10, the text so sublimeWe need a large na-tion, centralized governmentAdopt the Constitution, the swag God covenant (Madison)-114300-22860000What are ‘factions’ and how could they cause an insurrection/rebellion?What laws are they talking about? How would this strengthen the Federalist argument?List what you believe to be this rap’s 3 arguments1._________________________________________________________________________________2._________________________________________________________________________________3._________________________________________________________________________________Part 2 – Research (Due 10/28)Rapper and Historical Researcher: Define the key terms belowVisual Artist: Illustrate 3 key terms from each section we’ve covered in Chapter 5Terms:Legislative branch___________________________________________________________________________________________Executive branch___________________________________________________________________________________________Judicial branch___________________________________________________________________________________________Constitution___________________________________________________________________________________________Democracy___________________________________________________________________________________________republic___________________________________________________________________________________________specie___________________________________________________________________________________________Great Compromise___________________________________________________________________________________________Three-Fifths Compromise___________________________________________________________________________________________Federal system of government___________________________________________________________________________________________Separation of powers____________________________________________________________________________________________Checks and balances___________________________________________________________________________________________Electoral colleges___________________________________________________________________________________________FederalistsAnti-FederalistratifyamendPeople:George Washington_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thomas Jefferson_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________James Madison____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alexander Hamilton_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thomas Jefferson_______________________________________________________________________________________________John Jay_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Patrick Henry____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Events:Event DateDescriptionAnnapolis Convention________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Shay’s Rebellion________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Constitutional Convention________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Documents:DocumentDateDescriptionArticles of Confederation____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________United States Constitution____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Federalist #10____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bill of Rights____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part 3 – Making Your Arguments (Due 10/29)Historical Researcher: Make a three-point argument in response to Feds diss. These arguments should both support the anti-Federalist position and counter the arguments made in the Federalist diss track. Have at least one of each (example: two arguments supporting the anti-Federalist position, and one refuting the Federalist’s). Include required key terms in sentences. Rapper: List 3 possible real-life events that connect to each argument.Visual Artist: Make and explain 3 rough draft political cartoons to go with each of the arguments.Three anti-Federalist arguments1.___________________________________________________________________________2.___________________________________________________________________________3.___________________________________________________________________________Three real-life connections1.___________________________________________________________________________2.___________________________________________________________________________3.___________________________________________________________________________Three Political Cartoons (Rough Drafts)3429001066801. My key terms are:______________________________What do the visuals in your comic represent? What does this have to do with your key terms and arguments?_____________________________________3429001841502. My key terms are:_______________________________What do the visuals in your comic represent? What does this have to do with your key terms and arguments?__________________________________3429001612903. My key terms are:_______________________________What do the visuals in your comic represent? What does this have to do with your key terms and arguments?__________________________________ ................
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