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Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think happens at a championship parade in New York City?
What songs or performances would you expect in a celebration called "Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade"?
How do you think the crowd might feel during this event?

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Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

Opening celebration and first song (00:00 – 01:43)

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1. What does the speaker say about the moment at the beginning?

It is a difficult time
It is the end of the show
It is only practice
It is their time

2. How does the speaker describe the weather?

Very hot
Very cold
Very rainy
Very windy

3. What city is repeated in the first main song?

New York
Miami
Los Angeles
Chicago

Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

Anthem to New York (01:43 – 04:16)

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1. How long does the speaker say people have been waiting for this moment?

Over 30 years
Over 20 years
Over 50 years
Over 100 years

2. What does the singer say is always loud?

The noise
The music
The crowd
The subway

3. What can New York's big lights do, according to the song?

Slow you down
Make you tired
Inspire you
Make you rich

Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

Crowd participation and closing celebration (04:16 – 06:09)

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1. What does the performer ask people to put up first?

One hand
A flag
Their hats
Their phones

2. What does the performer call New York when speaking to the crowd near the end?

The dreamers
The biggest city
The loudest city
The champions

3. What final message does the performer give to New York City?

I love you
See you next year
Good night
Stay quiet

Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

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1. What is the main purpose of this performance?

To announce a new album
To protest a public issue
To celebrate a championship with the crowd
To teach city history

2. What theme is repeated most strongly in the songs and speech?

Love for New York and its energy
Quiet country life
Fear of change
Travel to different countries

3. How does the audience seem to respond during the performance?

They are silent and formal
They are bored and leaving
They are excited and involved
They are confused

Discussion Questions

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Full Alicia Keys Performance at Knicks Championship Parade

Why do you think New York is described as a place where dreams are made?
How does live music change the feeling of a public celebration like a championship parade?
Which lyric or line best shows pride in New York City? Why?
Do you think songs about cities can make people feel more united? Explain.