# Rapping

> Canonical page: /en/rapping

## Programme

  Telling a story to music requires both words and rhythm. Children explore examples and use them to create their own story.

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### Listen and discover

      The group discusses rappers, the origins of rap and the stories behind the music.

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### Write lyrics

      Children work on their own rap about a chosen theme.

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### Words to music

      They practise how lyrics and rhythm reinforce each other.

  Suitable for groups 5 to 8 (ages 8–12).

## Skills children practise here

- Feel for language
    
- Rhythm
    
- Telling your story