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Get Schooled with Mr. Root!

a CCPL Celebrates Black History Month Program

Join CCPL as we celebrate Black History Month, with special programming throughout the month!

Hip Hop is a culture that tells a story with all of its elements. Get Schooled with Mr. Root! is an interactive music assembly that teaches students about the history of Hip Hop and how it has grown since DJ Kool Herc arrived in the Bronx. Rapping, freestyling, beatboxing, and lyrical exercises are covered during this program.

Maryland State Curriculum Connectors
Fine Arts Standard 2.0 Historical, Cultural, and Social Context

1. Develop the ability to recognize music as a form of individual and cultural expression through experiencing music as both personal and societal expression

Common Core Standards

RF.4.3 Phonics and Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
SL.4.1 Speaking and Listening: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly
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Get Schooled with Mr. Root Supplemental Curriculum Information

About Jamaal "Mr. Root" Collier

Jamaal Collier—or “Mr. Root”—is a dedicated and versatile professional Hip Hop artist with more than a decade of experience facilitating workshops and live performances in the Mid-Atlantic region. By incorporating rapping, vocal percussion, and dynamic stage presence, Jamaal articulates his passionate appreciation for his artistry every time he teaches and performs. Jamaal was named the Mic-ology Spoken Word Slam Champion in 2007.

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