Record - disc, magnetic tape, film, etc. on which sound has been registered

Reggae - pop music with a strong beat coming from the Islands in the Caribbean

Rock - rock and roll, a type of pop music in simple style

Soul - music, a mixture of blues, gospel, and a little rock and roll.

Turntable - a circular revolving platform

Vocals - of, for, with or using the voice

After check the meanings of these words, the students won't have any difficulty understanding the text.

Step Ⅲ Reading

Let the students read the passage and do some comprehending exercises. First let them find the main idea of each part.

T: The passage is divided into four parts. Do skimming and tell what each part is mainly about.

After skimming, ask four students to tell the main idea of each part.

Suggested main idea for each part:

Part 1: Hip hop is an American cultural movement which started in the 1970s at block parties in New York, especially in a district called the Bronx.

Part 2: MCs, another style of music known as rap was born.

Part 3: There are two main reasons for the success of hip hop.

Part 4: How did rap singers record their songs?

Then deal with Activity 2.

T: Now scan the passage and check the true statements in Activity 2.

After the students have finished it, check the answers. For the false ones, the teacher can ask the

students to correct them.

Then let the students discuss some questions based on the passage.

T: Now read the text carefully and discuss the questions on the screen. Pair work or group work.

Show the following questions on the screen.