Musicians

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Frank Sinatra Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Frank Sinatra and answer reading comprehension…

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Music

Art, Music and Drama

Reading Comprehension

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Guide to the Symphonies Activities

Creative writing, drawing, and listening extension activities for Anna Harwell Celenza's children's books on classical…

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Literature

Creative Writing

Visual Arts

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Learning through The Duke

Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…

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ASSESSMENT

Female Writers and Performers Quiz

The ten questions in this printable multiple-choice quiz test students' knowledge of the achievements of women in…

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Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music

Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…

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Children's Book

Composers

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Alanis Morissette Biography

Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.

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Musicians

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The Job of a Musician

Ever wonder what it takes to be a musician? Read this article to find out what the job is like and how to prepare for…

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Guy Lombardo Biography & Activities

Use a biography and extension activities to learn more about Guy Lombardo, a Canadian-American speed-boat racer,…

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Musicians

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Celine Dion Biography

Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

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Musicians

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Mick Jagger Biography

Read about Sir Mick Jagger, the rock musician who was knighted in 2002.

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Musicians

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Bob Geldof Biography

Rock musician Bob Geldof used his talents to organize Live Aid concerts that strive to raise money for victims of…

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Volunteer Work and Charities

Musicians

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Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Biography

Read this biography to learn about the life, career, and humanitarian work of Yusuf Islam, also known as the 1970s…

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Social Studies and History

Volunteer Work and Charities

Musicians

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Johnny Cash Biography

Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

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Musicians

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Gordon Parks

A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Ella Fitzgerald

Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.

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African-American History

Musicians

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Billie Holiday

Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.

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African-American History

Musicians

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Louis Armstrong

A brief article about jazz musician Louis Armstrong.

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Marian Anderson

A brief article about opera singer Marian Anderson, the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera.

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African-American History

Musicians

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Billy Strayhorn Interview

Billy Strayhorn, jazz composer, in an interview with Stanley Dance.

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African-American History

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John Lennon

Relate the story of John Lennon to your students, and have them do the suggested activity to learn more about this…

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Twentieth Century

Musicians

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Swing Was the Thing

Big Band music is explored through the work of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller.

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Twentieth Century

Musicians

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Beatlemania

Share the story of the Beatles with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about these…

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Social Studies and History

1960s

Musicians

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Buddy Holly's Birthday

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Buddy Holly.

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