1. “Holy Grail” Jay Z and Justin Timberlake

2. You curse my name In spite to put me to shame Air all my laundry in the streets Dirty or clean Give it up for fame But I still don't know why Why I love it so much Who could be cursing a celebrity’s name? Who airs their laundry in the streets?

3. It's amazing I'm in this maze with you I just can't crack the code One day you screaming you love me loud The next day you're so cold One day you here, one day you there, one day you care Who is screaming they love Justin Timberlake/Jay Z? Who might be hating on them?

4. I'm the n***, caught up in all these lights and cameras But look what that s*** did to Hammer G*-d*** it I like it The bright lights is enticing But look what it did to Tyson All that money in one night 30 mill for one fight But soon as all the money blows, all the pigeons take flight What are the “bright lights”? Is it good or bad or both?

5. Verse 3: Pros/Cons of Fame Pros for FameCons for Fame

6. Back to Any Small Goodness Who is famous in the novel Any Small Goodness? How might Coach Tree feel about his fame? Why might he want to be in the barrio instead of his fancy lifestyle?

7. Homework: Portfolio ANSWER: What is the theme [message/lesson] of “Holy Grail”? (What kind of relationship do the singers have with fame?) HOW DO I DO THIS?: Portfolio assignment Create a poem showing the theme Write a reflection about the theme Make a collage about the theme Draw a comic strip or a work of art illustrating the theme Write a play, song, story etc showing the theme