On Poetry Day, your school organizes a contest called “Rhyme for your rights”. Just as rappers like Tupac, Public Enemy and Kendrick Lamar have used their lyrics to address issues like racial inequality, police brutality, and poverty, the contest hopes to give young voices a similar platform.

Write your poem.

Choose a social issue and write a poem about it. Whether it's about equality, freedom, mental health, or any topic that matters to you — your words can make an impact!

• Think big: jot down all the struggles you can think of and their context.
• Pick your passion: choose the one that speaks to you the most.
• Map it out: create a mind map of words linked to your issue and find rhymes that fit.
• Build the beat: use the words from your map to craft short, punchy sentences.
• Express yourself: think about how you want to share your feelings on this topic.
• Feel the vibes: list words that reflect your emotions and stance on the issue.
• Write with rhythm: let the rhythm guide you as you shape your text.

Create a promotional poster

Promote the “Rhyme for Your Rights” contest by designing a poster that will encourage students to join this powerful event. Your poster should highlight the theme of using rap and poetry to raise awareness about important social issues. Think about what message will inspire others to participate, how to represent the energy and passion of the contest, and how to make sure everyone knows when and where it's happening.

• Gather your notes: revisit protest poems, rap lyrics, messages and visual styles from the chapter. Let them inspire your tone, message, and look.
• Choose the key information to include: name of the event, who can take part, what to submit, when and where it happens, and what's at stake. Include some elements to define the genre and its influence
• Find a slogan or tagline that reflects the contest's purpose: speaking up through poetry or rap about a cause that matters.
• Select a strong visual identity: think of color choices, images (like mics, fists, books, chains breaking), and design inspired by protest culture or hip-hop style.
• Keep your audience in mind: speak directly to the students. Make your poster engaging!
• Plan your layout: make the poster easy to read from a distance, with bold fonts and a good balance of text and images.
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