What to have done by Friday:

1. Lesson 7 OPEN BOOK Comprehension Test
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2.  Readers Notebook Pages 89, 90, and 94
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3. Lesson 7 Spelling and Vocabulary in Spelling/Vocabulary Notebook

4. Retake SS Week 8 Test- if you choose to.

**5. Black History: To be a Drum.** Storyline Online- To be a Drum

“Long before time, before hours and minutes and seconds, on the continent of Africa, the rhythm of the earth beat for the first people…” And with the rhythm begins a story. It is what Daddy Wes whispers to his two young listeners one morning, the story of the ‘drum,’ the pulse that has moved through the African people and through time and place. To Be A Drum tells of a history sustained by the spirit of a people; Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s mixed-media rag paintings are filled with the wonder of that spirit. To Be A Drum sends an invitation to all people to join the present and past, to listen…to become a drum."

Answer these Questions:  We will make a POSTER later and put out in the hallway! Click this link to view the handout from class!

1.  Who is Evelyn Coleman? Where did she grow up? What other books has she written? Why did she write this book? CITE YOUR EVIDENCE!! (write down the website)

2. Retell this story in your own words.

3. What is the earth’s heartbeat in this story? How does it bind all people together?

4. The illustrations in To Be a Drum are very unique. How do they make you feel? Why do you think Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson chose this type of artwork for this particular book?

5. Research jazz music.  Pick an AFRICAN AMERICAN jazz artist from the Website below. Write down important information about your person so that you can teach the class and play your favorite song from this artist! Ask a parents who their favorite Jazz Artist is and see if you can find them on this website! Dont forget to CITE evidence!
http://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/composers/jazz/