Barbara introduced the rap project in February. After learning the Obama rap, Jenny initiated a conversation with Michelle: "I told my mommy I was singing the ally Barack Obama song!" Before this, Jenny had never started a conversation with her teacher. When Barbara visited the classroom, Jenny engaged her in conversation as well The rap was so exciting and fun for Jenny that, in addition to rapping the piece, she wanted to talk about it. Jenny self-initiated conversations became a way for Michelle to evaluate her learning. It was evident that rapping was an effective strategy for Jenny because it gave her something to talk about and made her feel comfortable enough to engage in conversation. This momentous experience could be used as a bridge between home and school when planning Jenny's future instruction. Reciting the raps helped the children develop oral fluency. The teacher modeled how a rap should sound, and the children were motivated to spend time repeating the rap. The time spent practicing helped the children work on their phrasing, fluency, and intonation.