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Improvising in the Birthplace of Jazz
Learners recognize significant developments in New Orleans jazz music. They improvise blues licks using notes from a minor pentatonic scale.
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Blues and Folk Music Workshop
In these informational texts worksheets, students read the detailed flyer for the Blues and Folk Music Workshop. Students then answer 8 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Simplify with Pronouns Worksheet Two
Use nursery rhymes to help teach pronouns. Learners read the familiar sentences and replace the repeated words with the proper pronouns. Prior knowledge of these phrases helps to scaffold the exercise.
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Letters Home
Students read a short biography of Jacob Early, a member of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1862. In this Civil War instructional activity, students rewrite a letter written by him, editing for spelling, grammar and punctuation. Students...
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America Music In America
Students study early New Orleans Jazz music and recognize Louis Armstrong as an early jazz artist. They recognize the elements and roots of Jazz.
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Reading Comprehension-"The Birthday Game"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled "The Birthday," then complete a set of 5 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Matching Words #3
In this word pairs worksheet, students read through the 24 sets of words. Students circle the matching pairs of words in the 2 worksheets.
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Pookie's New Home Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a selection entitled, "Pookie's New Home" before answering 6 multiple choice questions.