Flocabulary - Hip-Hop in the Classroom

Flocabulary uses the educational power of hip-hop music to foster literacy and promote academic success in the classroom and beyond. Through a range of multimedia products and live performance programs, we bring our concept of music and learning to students and teachers worldwide.

*The Word Up Project*
listen to RED (grades 3-4) listen to GREEN (grades 5-6) listen to BLUE (grades 7-8)
Comprehensive vocabulary program Each level teaches 150-210 high-frequency words from state tests Research-based approach provides multiple exposures for each word Teacher Resource Book features assessments, lesson plans, supplementary exercises and answer keys Learn More or Order Options.

*SAT Vocabulary**
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500 of the most popular SAT* words defined in the lyrics 12 catchy hip-hop songs Book with lyrics, definitions and exercises Groundbreaking technique makes words stick in your head Shown to raise SAT* scores by 50 points Try it Free or Buy the CD + Book Package.

*Shakespeare is Hip-Hop*
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Original Shakesepare lyrics rapped over beats, plus rapped modern translations and contemporary readings Covers the most frequently taught plays on 17 tracks Featuring Grammy Award-Winning artist 9th Wonder as well as a dozen talented performers Listen Free or Buy the CD + Teacher Book.

*Hip-Hop U.S. History*
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Narrative hip-hop songs bring the voices and stories of history to life 14-track CD features some of NYC’s most talented emcees From Columbus to the Civil Rights Era Acclaimed by Howard Zinn and Cornel West Try it Free or Buy the CD + Book Package.

What Else Does Flocabulary Do?

Full Product List - View all the Flocabulary products including books, CD's and T-shirts.

More Songs - Check "Five Things" the first Flocab Kids song - tracks aimed at K-6 graders. ESL / EFL learners can peep "It's Jimmy" the funky way to tackle the TOEIC.

School Tour - Yes, we perform in classrooms and auditoriums throughout the nation, raising roofs and raising scores.

Rap Canterbury Tales - Flocab is proud to present Baba Brinkman's The Rap Canterbury Tales, breathing new life into Chaucer's famous stories.

School Site License - We strive to make our products affordable for classrooms. Our Site License page explains the easiest ways to bring Flocabulary into your class.

Wordlist - The 500 words on our SAT* Vocab CD came from a Sparknotes.com analysis of the top 1000 SAT* vocabulary words.

Mnemonics - Wonder why rap music is such an effective learning tool? A lot of it has to do with the power of mnemonics.

Lesson Plans - Our teacher page features lesson plans for our music as well as for using other artists (Nas, Mos Def) to teach things like Slant Rhyme and Theme.

Hip-Hop Hand Gestures - The first ever study of rapper's hand gestures analyzes some basic moves. With illustrations and videos!

Thanks for checking us out!

*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in nor does it endorse this product.