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Almost Forgot Valentine’s Day (WIB Rap Radio)
I almost forgot about Valentine’s Day this year. I had a crate of records cued up to celebrate Black History Month and then five minutes before Word is Bond Rap Radio took to the air, I realized that I should switch gears. I could push that show off for two weeks and play romantic hip-hop…
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Feeding Your Flame (Student Writing Activity)
Last week’s Will Smith video response activity was a success. I decided to try it again with another of his Instagram videos. This one has a few harsh phrases or words that might not be appropriate for your classroom (please watch it before you share it with your students) Please write a 2-3 paragraph response…
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It’s Your Birthday Mixtape
I made this mixtape as a birthday present for a thirteen-year-old who is really into modern hip-hop. He made a few requests of songs that I am not particularly fond of. Fortunately, he left me some room to add songs of my choice. I threw in some new stuff and dipped into the past, as…
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Jux Cain kicking it on Word is Bond
Jux Cain paid a visit to Radio Western Monday night to kick it with me on Word is Bond Rap Radio. He brought some music to share, kicked a freestyle, and talked about his birthday concert going down Friday night. The concert features some amazing talent, including the headliner Adam Bomb, one of Canada’s finest…
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Adventures in Record Collecting
Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting by Eilon Paz There is something beautiful about a record collection. This book captures that perfectly with amazing photographs. Every picture has a quotation that gives us an inside glimpse into the collection itself and the mind of the DJ, music lover, radio host, or musician. It’s vinyl…
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Fault vs Responsibility (Student Response Activity)
I am posting this edition of Teaching Tip Tuesdays as an activity you can do with your students. I will be doing this today with my class. If you try it out, let me know how it works in the comments below. Will Smith is an actor, rapper, and songwriter. This is one of his…
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Jovan Landry on WIB Rap Radio
Jovan is the special guest for this week’s edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio, she talks about her latest album, “Growth”, the city of Chicago, rocking with a live band, and what she has planned for her next project. Plus I spins some great hip-hop music in this two hour show. Word is Bond…
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Come Sing With Me (Karaoke Fridays)
I am running karaoke at Jack-Os in downtown Woodstock every Friday night for the next five weeks (possibly longer). So, come on out and sing a song with me. It’s a lot of fun and a great atmosphere. We get started at 9:00 and go straight through to 1:00 a.m. We have a huge selection…
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As the Records Spins (WIB Rap Radio)
Monday night’s at midnight, the records spin as I mix and blend underground hip-hop live on the radio. Word is Bond Rap Radio is on the road to its 300th episode. You won’t want to miss a weekly episode. Fortunately, the podcasts make it possible never to miss a show. So, press play and enjoy!…
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Students Working Together on Tests? (Brilliant!)
I subscribe to this ten-minute podcast series specifically meant for teachers. In this episode, a teacher shared a brilliant idea. After he gives his students a test, he has them retake it in groups. This lets them discuss the questions and the answers they originally provided. It gives them a new perspective on how to…