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Lesson Title
Narratives, Perspectives, and Values
Stage 1: Goals for this lesson:
Students will learn to distinguish, describe, and evaluate, how different perspectives are
informed by different values and the influence this has on the presentation of a particular
narrative.
Understandings:
students will understand:
- The difference between values,
perspectives, and narratives.
- The connections between values,
perspectives, and narratives
- The consequences of values on
perspectives
- How to investigate a narrative in
relation to the perspective that
shapes it.
Students will know
What key knowledge will students
acquire as a result of this lesson?
What should they eventually be
able to do as a result of such
Knowledge and skills?
Date
10/11/2017
Essential questions
What provocative questions can I pose
that will foster inquiry, understanding,
and, ultimately transfer?
- What values make-up the
environment of this classroom?
- What do you think your oldest
living relative would think about
this song?
- What values shape who you are?
- Can you think of any other
examples where multiple
perspectives are presented in a
clip (could be music, comedy,
poetry, performance art,
journalism, sports)?
Students will be able to.
Approach a given text on various media
formats with an analytical lens that can
interpret that text with a sensitivity to the
influence of perspective on its
presentation.
Develop a strategy for analysis that
includes an awareness of how
perspective influences textual narrative.
Stage 2: Assessment evidence

Performance tasks Other evidence

Through what authentic
performance tasks will students
demonstrate the desired
understandings?
By writing personal reflections on the
text, scaffolding in the form of leading
questions on a worksheet, and classroom
discussion.
By what criteria will performances
or understandings be judged?
Teacher reflection on worksheet answers.
Application of theory in following lesson.
Through what other evidence will
students demonstrate achievement of
the desired results?
engagement in discussion
ability to identify comparable
examples of perspectival
differentiation in media
How will students reflect on and self
assess their learning?
- By how it affects their
understanding of perspective in
relation to their overall social
inquiry topic, hopefully seeing
how the narratives for/against are
informed by varying sets of values
narrating varying perspectives.

Stage 3: Learning plan

Learning Activities:

W: Where are we headed?

Understanding the differences, connections, and lines of influence between
narrative, perspective, and values

What are you to demonstrate you can do at the end?

By the end students will have recorded and discussed how values inform
perspectives, and how perspectives shape narratives, and will have demonstrated
some understanding of the differences, connections, and influences, that pertain
between the three

H: Hook the students with engaging and provocative entry points.

clip

E: Explore and enable or equip through appropriate learning challenges.

Worksheet + dialogue/consensus of what do we think about this text from our
perspective and what values inform that perspective

R: Reflect and rethink. Revise, rehearse and refine as needed.

E: Exhibit and evaluate. Exhibit student work, engage students in self-assessment.

Teacher Activities Student Activities.

What am I going to be doing during the
lesson?
- Introducing and facilitating an
understanding of what the key terms
introduced are
- Providing momentum for class-based
discussion
- Linking the present task to the
following lesson and the overall topic
strata
- Giving context to what makes the
learning relevant
- Exploring the intricacies of each
perspective with individual students or
small groups in relation to how the
narrative connects to the values via
said perspective
What are the learners going to be going
during the lesson?
10mins class teacher engagement via
mind mapping around narrative,
perspective, and values what is a
5 mins class watches clip
10mins as a class identify 4 perspectives
via 4 narratives, light discussion about what
values are identifiable in these perspectives
15-20mins complete worksheet
Extra time- develop a class consensus on
what we think about the clip, investigate the
values that inform our conclusion or dispute.

Closure:
How will I bring the lesson to a close?

Introduce the relevance of the lesson going forward.

Lesson Evaluation.
How will I evaluate the success of the lesson?

Reflection on what went well and what to change next time.

Summary of Hopsin Ill mind 5

Perspective 1 rebel without a cause. This perspective is a person who talks

a big game, but fails to accomplish that which they desire. It is a perspective
that invests itself in idealizations of materialism and narcissism, valuing status
over substance, and holding an expectation that the world will work out in their
favor regardless of the effort they put in. For Hopsin, this perspective is a
consequence of believing the promises made by a Hip Hop culture that
regards status as symbolized by materialistic representations of narcissistic
indulgence. While he views this perspective as a consequence he also
emphasizes that influence of an individuals work ethic and vision on the
formation of this perspective.

Perspective 2 the celebrity without an audience. This perspective is a case

of romanticizing life and responding with contempt when it fails to accord with
the fairytale. Again, there is a correspondence to the values of materialism
and narcissism in the narrative. The other influence that comes through in this
perspective is the marketization of romantic status the message is that the
way to a successful romance is via the venues and costumes prescribed by
the market of popular culture.

Perspective 3 the gangster without a hustle. This is a perspective with

something to prove and sees itself as participating in a struggle. Such a
perspective views the world as defined by a hierarchy of brutality, physical
prowess, and character assassination. It is a perspective has its own version
of materialism and narcissism at its core, but it is a materialism and
narcissism that is rooted in an antediluvian hyper-masculinity. Furthermore, it
is a perspective that is prone to trouble minus any valid purpose.

Perspective 4 Hopsin . Hopsins perspective operates at a meta-level in

regard to the other perspectives insofar as it informs the presentation of, and
responds to, what the 3 perspectives engender. For Hopsin, his membership
in hip hop is in discord with his view of hip hops social actions. He expresses
regret and embarrassment at this state of affairs wherein he believes hip hop
has promoted an image of success that privileges materialism and narcissism
over substance and integrity. The other side of Hopsins perspective is
hopeful and is integrated throughout the text. He sees learning and a
willingness for hard-work as the answer to the malignant influence of hip hop
culture on the perspectives he presents. He concludes by reminding us that
his art is for our benefit and not isolated to benefit himself, thereby embodying
the shift his perspective of hip hop desires for the culture, wherein he currently
views the culture as one that is thoroughly materialistic and prone to
representing narcissistic behavior as ebing rewarded with increased status.
Values

P1
- Materialism, narcissism, appearances, avarice, status, laziness,
idolatry, non-commitment, unhealthy relationships

P2-
- Materialism, narcissism, romance, martyrdom, appearances, style,
image, status

P3-
- Materialism, narcissism, nihilism, brutality, physicality, braggadocious,
status, bravado

P4-
- Integrity, focus, order, spirituality, creativity, authenticity
Narrative
P1-
Man, I hate rap, but if the shoe fits, wear it
I've become a freak of nature all the kids stare at
Who walk around bumpin' Raw with the shit blarin'
Saying "Fuck school!" and droppin' out like a miscarriage
I'm embarrassed and I'm ashamed
I played a part in this devilish game
Makin' your common sense perish
But I ain't takin' the full blame, cause most of you chumps runnin' around here ain't never
had strict parents
All of your brain cells rottin' from weed
You feelin' like if you ain't got it, life's not as complete
You havin' sex with every-motherfuckin'-body you see
With a past so dark that Satan'd jump out of his seat
But still you out in these streets, thinkin' you hot as can be
Without the knowledge to lead, so you just follow the sheep
Makin' sure your lame swag is all polished and clean
While your favorite rapper's like, "Yeah, he got it from me."
You been brainwashed by a fake life that you're used to livin'
When I say the word "fun," what do you envision?
Probably drinkin' and smokin' out with your crew and chillin'
With clueless women you tryin' to bang, bumpin' New Edition
Is that all you think life really is?
Well, if so, then you're a fuckin' idiot
I honestly feel like grabbing your head and hitting it
Matter of fact, you don't even deserve a brain give me it!
Do you even have any goals
Aside from baggin' these hoes and packin' a bowl?
Well, let me guess no
You're only in school because your parents make you go
When all you do is play beer pong and hang out with the bros
Yo, society's got you livin' for a whack cause
You're a fuckin' adult with no skills at all
You don't read any books or play ball
You don't draw you literally do nothing at all!
Still you fiend for the glamorous fruits
You don't have, cause you idolize rappers that do
And all they say is, "I got money and it's stacked to the roof."
And now you think that it's gon' magically just happen to you?
How? Your lazy ass don't commit to labor
You pick somethin' up, try it out, and put it down two minutes later
Then you complain about your life cause it ain't gettin' catered
Now whoever tries to call you on your bullshit's a hater?
You wanna succeed, you have to try; or one day you'll get older
And regret it all cause you can't provide
Your friends are lowlives, don't act surprised
Look, just cut the bad fruit off of the tree, make the sacrifice
P2-
Girls, stop actin' like you want a guy
With traits like Romeo bitch, that's a fuckin' lie!
You always talk about how every man's fake and you can't take it
And you want somethin' real shut up, tramp, save it!
Twice a week you put on your makeup and damn bracelets
And head to the club half-naked with your ass shakin'
Pullin' a lowlife nigga who claim he cash-makin'
'Til you let him hit and find out he work at the gas station
One of them niggas got you pregnant and you can't raise it
But you caused it, your actions made a fat statement
You want Romeo, then act patient
And stop frontin' like he in the club posted in the back waitin'
It's the club, where guys put on a new persona
After they get loaded with a few Corona's
They always shoutin' and wild out
With habits that very few condone of
Then they look for beautiful brainless bitches like you to bone 'em
Then when they leave you, you cry and cry
Talkin' about, "Oh my god, I can't find a guy!
I've spent so many years and I've tried and tried!
Why am I even on Earth? I should die!"
You want Romeo, you're not worthy
You're cock-thirsty, you're nasty and probably got herpes
Sometimes the secret to finding is to stop searching
Try a new formula, cause your last one's not working
P3-
The term "real nigga" is publicly used
And I need to know what it means, cause I'm fuckin' confused
Are you one for always bustin' your tool
With nothin' to lose and somethin' to prove
To homies up in your crew?
Is it because you're sellin' drugs to get loot
And brag about how you done been shot and stabbed
Like it's fun to be you?
But your life's a struggle, right, and you just hustlin' through?
Nah, you hamster-ass nigga, you just stuck in a loop
Man, why do black people gotta be the only ones who can't evolve? Cause you in
the streets actin' like a neanderthal
It's clear you can't stand the law
You're lost as an abandoned dog
And all you're interested in is fightin', rappin' and basketball
I can't even fuck with you
Cause if we out in public, you gon' get caught stealin' some shit, and get my ass in
trouble, too
You'll get old and be nothin'
Livin' life in these streets, thuggin'
And starting shit with anybody mean-muggin'
Look at you, a real nigga, thinkin' your life's cool
Girls used to turn me down for guys who were like you
'Til you grab their heart and shove a spearhead right through
Then they regret it because it wasn't the right move
Your "real nigga" talk seems bogus
A real nigga don't brag about being real as long as he knows it
And his future doesn't seem hopeless
A real nigga stays out of jail, handles shit and he keeps focused
P4
Man, I hate rap, but if the shoe fits, wear it
I've become a freak of nature all the kids stare at
Who walk around bumpin' Raw with the shit blarin'
Saying "Fuck school!" and droppin' out like a miscarriage
I'm embarrassed and I'm ashamed
I played a part in this devilish game
Makin' your common sense perish
But I ain't takin' the full blame, cause most of you chumps runnin' around here ain't
never had strict parents

To all you rappers whose soul is out in the wrong

You inspired the issue I wrote about in this song
You go to prowl on the young who roam around in the slums
See, this is what happens when rap's overcrowded with bums
Hope the hour is long when I'm rollin' out with your tongue
The man above is my guide, you know the power is strong
All you menacin' freaks are only in it for cheese
And the mass-control limit was breached fuck hip-hop!
They only in it for cheese, and any eyewitness can see
They purposely makin' the innocent weak
My existence on this planet's for you, I ain't only here to benefit me
Yo, we need to make a change while there's still time
It is hard, and sometimes I struggle tryin' to reveal mine
I can guide you if you feel blind
I just need you to be willin' to journey into my ill mind
How Values form Perspectives in Narrative (Ill mind
of Hopsin 5)
Identify a perspective from one of the four presented in Hopsins
clip, and give it an appropriate name.

Using the narrative of the perspective you have selected, describe

the sort of person that would have this perspective.
(How do they think of the world? What is important to them? Why do they do what they
are narrated as doing? Can you think of any celebrities or personalities that are like this?)

What values do you think have influenced this perspective?

What do you think about these values? (Are they Good? Bad? Both?
Does having a set of values matter? Why?)