This Is America (song)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/this-is-america--song-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical composition?Co-written by Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), Ludwig Göransson, and Young Thug
2. What is the production credits?Produced by Ludwig Göransson and Donald Glover
3. What is "This Is America" by Childish Gambino?It is a song and music video that talks about big problems in America, like racism and gun violence.
4. When was the song released?It came out on May 6, 2018.

Socio-political Commentary: Art or expression that analyzes and critiques societal structures and political issues.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a reference point for understanding broader societal themes.