the inclusion of *Born a Crime* by Trevor Noah in the syllabus of all New South Wales schools. The book is a funny, entertaining memoir of Trevor Noah's childhood in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, but it also contains powerful lessons for students that can promote understanding, empathy, and cross-cultural awareness. The book is a worthy choice for all Year 8 students because of the themes, language, and humour that it explores. The inclusion of *Born a Crime* is well-explained by its examination of identity and racism, two complex themes that are essential to discuss in the classroom. Trevor Noah, as the offspring of a white father and a Black mother, explores apartheid—a system of racial segregation—firsthand. The book invites readers to think about matters of race and identity, which is highly relevant in a multicultural country like Australia. Noah specifically says, "I was born a crime." When you tell people that you're half-white, half-black, they think of something beautiful, like a zebra. The metaphor of a zebra to describe mixed-race identity points out how society views racial mixing as something unusual rather than natural. The text's ability to discuss serious topics with humor and sensitivity will allow students to explore identity in a safe and thoughtful manner. Additionally, the book features great characters—especially Trevor's mother, who serves as a fantastic role model of strength and ethics. Trevor's journey with her offers insights into courage and the value of education. As Noah puts it, "My mother did what school couldn’t. She taught me how to think." This ironic line implies that real learning goes beyond formal education. Students can easily relate to characters like Trevor's mother, through whom they learn about family, sacrifice, and the importance of education—lessons relevant to all young readers. Finally, Trevor Noah's accessible writing style makes complex issues understandable for students of all reading levels. His use of humor, storytelling, and simple yet heartfelt language makes challenging topics more approachable. One memorable example is his statement, “Language defines you more than color to people.” Noah’s use of everyday language mixed with deeper themes helps students connect with the text and develop empathy for different perspectives. Overall, I believe *Born a Crime* is an excellent choice for the NSW curriculum, as it engages with crucial themes of identity, racism, and family through relatable characters and accessible language. It is not only an enjoyable read but also a text that challenges students to think critically about the world around them. Including this book in the curriculum will provide students with a meaningful literary experience that aligns with educational standards. Thank you for considering this proposal. I truly believe this book will resonate with students and help them construct a clearer picture of the complexities within our multicultural society.
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The text evokes emotions of empathy, humor, thoughtfulness, and resilience as it addresses serious themes through relatable storytelling.
Educational settings, specifically in curriculum for Year 8 students to promote understanding of cultural identity and empathy.
The use of metaphor, irony, and accessible language helps elucidate complex themes of identity and race, making them relatable and engaging for a younger audience.
[Verse] गली के कोने पर खड़ा हूं मैं यार एटीट्यूड दिखा रहा हूं सबको बार-बार कपड़ों में स्वैग और चेहरे पर भिड़ंत ज़िंदगी जीता हूं मैं बिंदास हर पल [Verse 2] दोस्तों के साथ चलता हूं बेखौफ दुश्मन देख कर सामने होते हैं खौफ मेरे पास है दम और स्टाइल का जोर गली में नाम कमाया हूं है सबका शोर [Chorus] गली का किंग हूं मैं सबको पता मेरी बात का वजन है सबने माना कोई पीछे से वार नहीं कर सकता किंग का हुक्म सबको मानना [Verse 3] शहर की गलियों में है मेरी हुकूमत दुश्मनों की हालत होती है खराब मेरे जैसे नहीं कोई सब है बेकाम गली का किंग नाम है मेरा खास [Bridge] मैं चलता हूं अपने असूलों पर सख्त ब्लॉक के बंदे बोलते हैं मेरा नाम पहला वाला हुंकार बाकी सब शांत मेरी वाली जंग में किसी की नहीं जान [Chorus] गली का किंग हूं मैं सबको पता मेरी बात का वजन है सबने माना कोई पीछे से वार नहीं कर सकता किंग का हुक्म सबको मानना
Woke up in Ohio, feeling kinda fly, Skibidi Gyatt, yeah, I’m ready to ride. Duke Dennis on the screen, did you pray today? Livvy Dunne's rizz got me feeling some type of way. Ayo, the pizza here, bust it down, let's play, Rizzing up Baby Gronk, all night and all day. In the goon cave, vibing with my blud dawgs, Whopper, whopper, feeling hype like a log. Turbulence on the flight, but I’m chilling, it’s fine, Ambatukam vibes got me lost in the grind. Fanum tax got me thinking ‘bout my next move, Hitting the griddy, yeah, I’m in the groove. Ayo, the pizza here, bust it down, let's play, Rizzing up Baby Gronk, all night and all day. In the goon cave, vibing with my blud dawgs, Whopper, whopper, feeling hype like a log. Gotta shout out Colleen, she’s got that charm, But no edging in class, keep it cool, no alarm. DJ Khaled vibes, we the best, can’t you see? Biggest bird in the sky, just let me be free. Gaming in the back with a chunky chungus, Got my Kai Cenat crew, we’re all feeling thunderous. Goofy ahh moments, Kevin James in my mind, Giga Chad in the mirror, leaving doubts behind. Ayo, the pizza here, bust it down, let's play, Rizzing up Baby Gronk, all night and all day. In the goon cave, vibing with my blud dawgs, Whopper, whopper, feeling hype like a log. So if you’re feeling lost, just look to the skies, We’re all just quirked up, embracing the highs. Ohio vibes, yeah, we’re living this dream, In the chaos of life, we’re all on the same team.
[Verse] Welcome to Education Adda, dreams unfold here, Aligarh, Jamia, future engineers. Books pile high, minds sharp as a dagger, Pen and paper, this place makes you swagger. [Chorus] Education Adda, where the future's bright, Study hard, day and night. Teachers guide, showin' the right track, Dreams take flight, never lookin' back. [Verse 2] Math equations, history in a storm, Science labs, notebooks, norms. Education Adda, prep ground for success, Every stride forward, we never digress. [Chorus] Education Adda, where the future's bright, Study hard, day and night. Teachers guide, showin' the right track, Dreams take flight, never lookin' back. [Bridge] Extra classes, every lesson clear, Motivation high, no room for fear. Courage, knowledge, power in hand, Education Adda, together we stand. [Verse 3] Quizzes, tests, sharpening the intellect, Dedication here, never neglect. Aligarh, Jamia, aim and ambition, Education Adda, our only mission.
[Verse] Yo Malthe man you think you're tough But every time I see you snackin' on that stuff You eatin' chips and dips like you got a plan But all you really want is that candy in your hand [Chorus] Snackin' on that stuff you can't get enough All the cookies and the cakes you're like what's the fuss You got a craving for the soda got a sweet tooth lush Malthe my man you livin' in a sugar rush [Verse 2] Got crumbs on your shirt and a smile so wide You stashin' snacks like you got nowhere to hide You think you're slick but I see that choco bar You'd trade your secrets for a flavor bizarre [Chorus] Snackin' on that stuff you can't get enough All the cookies and the cakes you're like what's the fuss You got a craving for the soda got a sweet tooth lush Malthe my man you livin' in a sugar rush [Bridge] You actin' all cool but boy you're soft Seen you cry over stale popcorn lost Every bite an adventure every chew so grand Snackin' like a king with a snack in each hand [Verse 3] The candy store is your wonderland Counting calories never in your plan You face the world with a snacky grin Malthe my guy where do we begin
[Verse] Pen aur paper, shuru ho gaye hum, Classroom ki duniya, apna hai ye gum. AMU, JMI, sapne hain bade, Education ki chal, yahan sab pade. [Chorus] Shiksha ki adda, yahan sab hain taiyaar, Pariksha ke liye, sab hain lagayen pyaar. Tayyari ka junoon, hai dil se lagan, Coachin' mein hai power, hum sab hain agan. [Verse 2] Questions aur answers, raat bhar discussion, Yahin milte hain, hamare inspiration. Teachers hain isme, jaise guides of light, Raat din padhai, bina kisi fright. [Chorus] Shiksha ki adda, yahan sab hain taiyaar, Pariksha ke liye, sab hain lagayen pyaar. Tayyari ka junoon, hai dil se lagan, Coachin' mein hai power, hum sab hain agan. [Bridge] Mehnat ka safar, nikalte hain aage, Success ki raah, yahan sab hain bhage. Library ki books, sabne hain padhi, Aapke support se, banenge hum badi. [Chorus] Shiksha ki adda, yahan sab hain taiyaar, Pariksha ke liye, sab hain lagayen pyaar. Tayyari ka junoon, hai dil se lagan, Coachin' mein hai power, hum sab hain agan.
[Verse] विद्या के मैदान में, ले कदम बढ़ाना, AMU, JMI के सपनों को सच कराना। शिक्षा का संजीवनी है, Adda का यो नारा, पेपर की दीवारों को, पार कर दिखाना। [Chorus] Education Adda, लक्ष्य जीत के दिखाना, हर एक मदद, हर जवाब, यहां पर पाना। प्रश्नपत्रों के बाधाएं, सारे टूट जाना, ज्ञान के दीपक से, अँधेरा दूर भगाना। [Verse 2] बुक्स, नोट्स, लैपटॉप, सबकुछ है यहाँ, गुरुओं की टोली, समस्या का समाधान। डाउट्स की खोली, कहीं भी न कोई झंझट, Adda के साथी, हल कर दें हर पर्चा। [Chorus] Education Adda, लक्ष्य जीत के दिखाना, हर एक मदद, हर जवाब, यहां पर पाना। प्रश्नपत्रों के बाधाएं, सारे टूट जाना, ज्ञान के दीपक से, अँधेरा दूर भगाना। [Bridge] हार न मानो, सफलता आएगी जरूर, शिक्षा की राह पर, मिलेगी मंजिल दूर। मिलकर सब साथ, करेंगे हर मिशन पूरा, Adda की टीम से, होगा भविष्य का उजाला। [Verse 3] दिन रात का परिश्रम, लगे रहने का जुनून, Education Adda में, हर विषय का इलाज। दोस्तों के संग, सपनों की उड़े उड़ान, AMU, JMI में, दाखिला है अब आसान।
Aah yee Mirando por la ventanilla del avión Pensando en cómo estoy Miro luces muy lejanas Y pienso que tan lejos estoy de casa Dejé mis wachos en el barrio Por pegarme el viaje Esto es para cambiar mi suerte y tener Mejores planes Coro El viaje que cambiara mi destino Por el tiempo que esté lejos Voy a pelearla y todo esto (che) Lo busco por tener un aura mejor Miro un montón de estrellas De todas, las tres juntas me recuerdan a ella Tal vez no tuve tanta suerte como pensé que podía tener. Loco yo me la banco en cada problema La bronca la tengo y en este viaje Desnudo mis penas mirando por la ventanilla de este avión Y se que cuando regrese a casa todo va estar mejor Coro El viaje que cambiara mi destino Por el tiempo que esté lejos Voy a pelearla y todo esto (che) Lo busco por tener un aura mejor Wacho con estos versos termino Escribi esto pensando tantas cosas Y como puedo estar mejor Me deshago en este avión que me lleva A un destino que no es el mejor Ojalá esto termine pronto che Algunos meses lejos de casa Van a doler. pero terminará El dolor cuando vea que logre Todo lo que busque Coro El viaje que cambiara mi destino Por el tiempo que esté lejos Voy a pelearla y todo esto (che) Lo busco por tener un aura mejor Wachos los extraños Pero si estoy en este viaje Es por que busco mejorar Y cuando regrese Se ponen alta cumbia de parte De Nico Está la escribí en el viaje que no quería hacer Pero mirando las estrellas Me desahogué.
Yo, it’s Grom in the game, you know my name, The creepy caretaker bringin’ kids the pain. With my backpack packed and my bombs on blast, I’ll snatch yo’ candy and make your night your last! Hidin’ in the shadows, lurkin’ in the park, Kids runnin’ scared when I’m bringin’ the dark. Throwin’ bombs left, got the chocolate loot, But too much cocoa had me in a dispute. (Chorus) “Grom’s gone wild, on a sugar spree, Kidnap a kid, but who’s kidnapping me? Overdosed on chocolate, too much to chew, Now Grom’s in the ground—R.I.P. to the crew!” Yo, I raided Willy Wonka, took all his stash, Traded it for chaos, yeah, I made that dash. Kids scream loud, and they run in fright, While I munch on my bars in the dead of night. But chocolate’s a villain too, don’t you see? I ate too much, thought I was carefree. Heart beats fast, bombs in my hand, Now I’m the one buried in this cursed land. (Chorus) “Grom’s gone wild, on a sugar spree, Kidnap a kid, but who’s kidnapping me? Overdosed on chocolate, too much to chew, Now Grom’s in the ground—R.I.P. to the crew!” (Outro fades with spooky laughter and echoing chimes) That’s the tale of Grom, let this be a warning, Don’t mess with kids—or chocolate in the morning!
[Verse] Yo this the group chat diss clear the air no stress Hatin’ on the ging and the lep call it a mess Y’all talkin’ big but we know you ain't real Chopped cheese in the back man that's no big deal [Verse] Screenshots fly like rumors in the wind You’re all bark no bite just a digital sin Finger warriors typing with nothin’ to lose But face to face y'all the ones who'll choose [Chorus] Group chat blues we're throwin' shade Fake friends out here feelin' betrayed Talk a little less maybe keep it true The screen ain't got nothin' on what you do [Verse] Cappin' so hard with your gifs and memes Behind the pixels cracks start in the seams Clapping back emojis what's that even say Living for the drama like it's a Broadway play [Verse] Threads get heated then you ghost like a pro Seen those receipts we all know the show Seen your vibes man it's all pretense Drop the act yo make some sense [Chorus] Group chat blues we're throwin' shade Fake friends out here feelin' betrayed Talk a little less maybe keep it true The screen ain't got nothin' on what you do
Sigma grind, yeah, it’s all I know, Fanum tax hit my Venmo, bro. Livvy Dunne’s on my screen, she’s the goal, But I’m stuck in Ohio, payin' the toll. They skibidi bop when they see me, Edge rizzler, yeah, I’m 3D. Gyat alert, yeah, I’m needy, But God’s plan said, “Nah, you’re a meme-y.” CHORUS: God’s plan (gyat, gyat!), Ohio man (rizz attack!). I been skibidi dancin’, in my stance, Fanum tax got me losin’ my chance. Oh no, no, God’s plan. 🎶 I feel Livvy Dunne sometimes, I don’t (I don’t). She says she’ll call me back, but won’t (she won’t). I finesse the edge, yeah, I’m sharp, no joke, But the toilet skibidi keeps me broke! I stay goonin’, Livvy says, “Too much,” Fanum tax comin’ in with the clutch. Sigma energy got me on that grind, But Ohio’s pullin’ me back every time! CHORUS: God’s plan (gyat, gyat!), Ohio man (rizz attack!). Livvy vibes, yeah, I’m tryna advance, But I’m stuck in the skibidi dance. Oh no, no, God’s plan. BRIDGE: I only rizz up my bros, no foes, Edge rizzler drip from my head to my toes. Fanum in my ear, yellin’ "Get it, G!" But I’m stuck in the zone, can’t break free. Livvy Dunne in my dreams, she’s my star, But I’m in Ohio—can’t get far. Sigma grind, it’s my destiny, God’s plan says, “Nah, just keep the memes.” OUTRO (chaotic loop): Gyat gyat, skibidi bop bop bop! Edge rizz mode, yeah, it won’t stop stop stop. Ohio grind, yeah, I’m stuck in the flop flop flop, But God’s plan says, “Keep goin’—don’t drop!”
[Verse] Masked villain on the mic like a phantom Droppin' bars so raw like tantrum You talk but you ain’t got no substance I spit fire leave you in the distance [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play [Verse 2] You think you’re slick but you’re just a fake Catch ya slippin' like a broken brake My flow tighter than a python’s grip Your weak rhymes never make the trip [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play [Bridge] Game over when I step to the stage Spit truth like a seer or a sage You ain't nothin' but a nameless ghost I'm the real deal you just a boast [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play
(Yeah, yeah) Ayy, ayy (let's go) Yeah (whoa) Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a thing (no, no) Dark skies (dark skies), driftin' us through this maze (yeah) Cloakin' all my tear, yeah Shawty dont got that mind (yeah) Echoes in my mind tryna get me all messed up (yeah) I dunno if you right or wrong, but I finna get it all Left is right, right is wrong, just bear with me Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, (brrt, brrt) Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam (skrrt, skrrt) I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a fuicking thing (no, no), yeah Flashin' me like a sign yeah, I got no clue if its brined (yeah) take all em bitches and write them each a hook, Ghostin' each page like a storybook (whoa) Heart cold, old gold, dont catch that drift in that winter star yeah, no bitches no fucking riches yeah (yeah), Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, (brrt, brrt) Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam (skrrt, skrrt) I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a thing (no, no) (yeah) Flames risin' up, burnin’ through the fuckin' ash (ash) Time movin' slow, but we livin' too fast (fast) In the city of the lost, tryna make this shit last Heart gone numb, tryna bury all my past (yeah) Feelin’ like a ghost, yeah, I float through the mist (mist) Chasin’ after shadows, got me fuckin' with the twist (twist) Stuck in the spiral, drownin' deep in the abyss I don’t give a fuck, never miss when I twist (skrrt) Old gold, yeah, memories turn to rust (rust) Trust turned to dust, who the fuck can I trust? (nah) Ridin’ through the night with my demons in the trunk Ain’t no savin’ us, all this life is just fucked (woo) Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a fucking thing (no, no), yeah
