Earlier this month a South Floria eight grade teacher was suspended for assigning students to read Lil Wayne's rap lyrics for homework. Many were shock by the teacher suspensions. The teacher printed out lyrics to Lil Wayne's "Six Foot Seven Foot" song assigning students to underline figurative language. The song contains expletive lyrics. Rapper Lil Wayne was disappointed that the teacher would allow students to read his lyrics for homework. He tells ESPN that his music is not meant for younger children. He tells how he doesn't record his songs with kids in mind.
I agree with Lil Wayne. The teacher should not have used the rapper expletive song as an example for figurative language . I understand that the teacher wanted to keep students engage in their work, but there are other ways. Maybe the teacher should have pick a non expletive song from him or another musician. The teacher could also tried to assign the students to create their own rap using figurative language as well. However using a song that is not kid friendly does not sit well for me. I applaud Lil Wayne for admitting that teacher should not have used his music as an assignment.
The article later tells how the teacher tried to used Edgar Allan Poe and Shakespeare to help students learn about metaphors and similes, but the students had trouble understanding. After that attempt, the teacher used Lil Wayne song to help students understand better. I understand the teachers effort, I'm still torn if the teacher should come back. I think the teacher really wanted to help the students learn, but use a bad example for the students to learn. Hopefully the teacher will not make the same mistake if given a job at a different location.
Quote of the Week:
"Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults."
- Abraham Lincoln
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