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stare verb /ster/ (present participle staring, past tense and past participle stared)

to look straight ahead without moving your eyes. mirar fijamente . I just sat there, staring into space.
staring eyes
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-spanish/stare

beg. verb /be/ ( present participle begging, past tense and past participle begged). to ask
someone for food or money, because you do not have any. pedir limosna. Young children were
begging on the streets.

to ask for something in a strong and emotional way. Rogar . I begged him not to leave.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-spanish/beg

reek. verb /rik/ informal. to have a strong unpleasant smell. apestar, heder . Her breath reeked
of garlic . http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-spanish/reek

Transient. transient . Noun. a person who does not have a permanent home and who stays in a
place for only a short time before going somewhere else. http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/transient

Feed. Verb. to give food to (someone or something). http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/feed

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What does the word Homeless suggest?

What do you do when you see a homeless person? What can you do?

In this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73JhSvRWskc Kendrick Lamar says he based this

song on a real experience in Johannesburg, South Africa.
"How Much A Dollar Cost"
From: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/kendricklamar/howmuchadollarcost.html
Listen to the song and put the stanzas in order. Write numbers
A-[Chorus - James Fauntleroy:]
It's more to feed your mind
Water, sun and love, the one you love
All you need, the air you breathe
B-He's starin' at me in disbelief
My temper is buildin', he's starin' at me, I grab my key
He's starin' at me, I started the car, then I tried to leave
And somethin' told me to keep it in park until I could see
The reason why he was mad at a stranger
Like I was supposed to save him
Like I'm the reason he's homeless and askin' me for a favor
He's starin' at me, his eyes followed me with no laser
He's starin' at me, I notice that his stare is contagious
Cause now I'm starin' back at him, feelin' some type of disrespect
If I could throw a bat at him, it'd be aimin' at his neck
I never understood someone beggin' for goods
Askin' for handouts, takin' it if they could
And this particular person just had it down pat
Starin' at me for the longest until he finally asked
Have you ever opened up Exodus 14?
A humble man is all that we ever need
Tell me how much a dollar cost
C-How much a dollar really cost?
The question is detrimental, paralyzin' my thoughts
Parasites in my stomach keep me with a gut feeling, y'all
Gotta see how Im chillin' once I park this luxury car
Hopping out feeling big as Mutombo
20 on pump 6, dirty Marcellus called me Dumbo
20 years ago, can't forget
Now I can lend all my ear or two how to stack these residuals
Tenfold, the liberal concept of what men'll do
20 on 6, he didn't hear me
Indigenous African only spoke Zulu
My American tongue was slurry
Walked out the gas station

A homeless man with a semi-tan complexion

Asked me for 10 Rand [apprrox $1 USD], stressin' about dry land
Deep water, powder blue skies that crack open
A piece of crack that he wanted, I knew he was smokin'
He begged and pleaded
Asked me to feed him twice, I didn't believe it
Told him, "Beat it"
Contributin' money just for his pipe, I couldn't see it
He said, "My son, temptation is one thing that I've defeated
Question 2
Listen to me, I want a single bill from you
Nothin' less, nothin' more"
I told him I ain't have it and closed my door
Tell me how much a dollar cost
D-Guilt trippin' and feelin' resentment
I never met a transient that demanded attention
They got me frustrated, indecisive and power trippin'
Sour emotions got me lookin' at the universe different
I should distance myself, I should keep it relentless
My selfishness is what got me here, who the fuck I'm kiddin'?
So I'mma tell you like I told the last bum
Crumbs and pennies, I need all of mines
And I recognize this type of panhandlin' all the time
I got better judgement, I know when nigga's hustlin', keep in mind
When I was strugglin', I did compromise, now I comprehend
I smell grandpa's old medicine, reekin' from your skin
Moonshine and gin, nigga you're babblin', your words ain't flatterin'
I'm imaginin' Denzel but lookin' at O'Neal
Kazaam is sad thrills, your gimmick is mediocre
The jig is up, I seen you from a mile away losin' focus
And I'm insensitive, and I lack empathy
He looked at me and said, "Your potential is bittersweet"
I looked at him and said, "Every nickel is mines to keep"
He looked at me and said, "Know the truth, it'll set you free
You're lookin' at the Messiah, the son of Jehovah, the higher power
The choir that spoke the word, the Holy Spirit
The nerve of Nazareth, and I'll tell you just how much a dollar cost
The price of having a spot in Heaven, embrace your loss, I am God"
[Ronald Isley:]
E-I wash my hands, I said my grace
What more do you want from me?
Tears of a clown, guess I'm not all what is meant to be
Shades of grey will never change if I condone
Turn this page, help me change, so right my wrongs
References in the song

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo[1] (born June 25,

1966), commonly referred to as Dikembe Mutombo, is a Congolese American retired

professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association
(NBA). Outside basketball, he has become known for his humanitarian work.
The 7 ft 2 in (2.18m), 260-pound (120 kg; 19st) center, who began his career with the Georgetown
Hoyas, is commonly regarded as one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players of all time,
winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award four times; he was also an eight-time All-Star.

Exodus 14 tells the story of how Israelites escaped from Egypt led by Moses.

1. What do we know about the transient? What do we know about the person in the gas
station? What do we know about the narrator (voice)?
2. Why does the narrator refuse to give money in the first place?
3. What does the homeless person say to persuade him?
Put these actions in order (there are 2 options possible)
a-The narrator refuses the money because he doesn't want to pay his pipe
b-A homeless person starts to stare at him and ask for a handout.
C-The narrator fills gas and the person at the gas station doesn't understand his American English.
(1-EXAMPLE)
D-He tries to start the car but he needs to look at this person back in the eye.
E-The narrator finally changes his feelings and offers help.
F-The homeless person asks a second time for money and says he has stopped consuming.
G-The narrator feels guilt
h-The homeless person says I'm God
Write the letters to match with the definitions (numbered lines)
a-bum
b-panhandle
c-condone
d-gimmick
1. something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract peoples attention or interest
temporarily, especially to make them buy something. ardid, truco
2. to accept or allow behaviour that is wrong. aprobar
3. US informal someone who has no home or job and lives by asking other people for money
4. to ask people that you do not know for money, especially in a public place: He was arrested
for

Classify these statements into a-ways of asking for help b-ways of offering help c-ways of refusing
help

Could you help me, please? I have a large family, sir / madam.
I'm sorry, I'm in a rush
Sure! Here, take care!
Why don't you work and get it yourself?
I'm sorry, I can't! I don't have a penny.
Excuse me, I just have a sandwich. Here you are. But no cash.
Please, I'm begging. I need to feed my children
I don't get cracked any more but I can't find a job, please
Anything helps.
I'm so sorry, I need to go now.
Is $10, ok? I'm sorry I don't have more
Shall I call 911?
Do you need a doctor?
Just for food, please, it's for food.
How much does a dollar cost?
Don't you have some pride? Where's your honor? Work and stop begging.
I'm son of God too, I'm human and need food.
Which of these have you ever heard or said?

One word in character game!

Rehearsal Sheets.
Group 1. Student A
You're the narrator in the song. You're driving your fancy car and need to fill gas. Someone approaches
you and asks for money. You refuse giving money.
Group 1. Student B
You're homeless. You see a someone driving a fancy car and approach the person to ask for money. Try
to persuade him / her. You insist only twice.

Rehearsal Sheets
Group 2. Student A
You're the narrator in the song. You're driving your fancy car and need to fill gas. Someone approaches
you and asks for money. Take a few minutes to plan your language and consider this question: what
does your character want?
Group 2. Student B
You're homeless. You see a someone driving a fancy car and approach the person to ask for money. Try
to persuade him / her. Take a few minutes to plan your language and consider this question: what does
your character want?
Group 2. Student C
You work at this gas station. You see a homeless person approaching a client in a fancy car. You don't
want to be rude with the homeless and feel sad about his / her situation but your boss has asked you to
prevent people from the street from asking money from clients. There are cameras in the gas station.
Take a few minutes to plan your language and consider this question: what does your character want?

Debriefing Sheets