Stories with Style teaches students to analyze songs and poetry for style, tone, word choice, and audience/message, and provides them with an outlet to express their own stories through rap music, spoken word poetry, or visual arts design. Additionally, it teaches students the history and impact of Hip Hop in the United States. The lesson series is designed through culturally responsive instructional practices and Hip Hop pedagogy. The lessons embed media arts standards to provide 21st Century skills to students. The foundation of Stories with Style is authentic social-emotional learning support for students through opportunities to use writing as an emotional outlet and to connect and collaborate with others.