Mahalia Jackson 5th Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
We learn about SLAVERY in social studies. | the practice of owning another person. |
Police RELEASED a picture of the man they were looking for. | made public |
My sister is a TEENAGER. | someone between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. |
He doesn't appreciate EXPENSIVE clothes. | value |
My mother is in the CHOIR. | group of singers |
He is a RELIGIOUS man. | having a strong belief about God. |
Her cousin is a BARBER. | a person who cuts hair. |
What would be another good title for this selection? | A MAGNIFICANT VOICE |
What does this sentence mean, "One of the ways black people fought against slavery was with the breath in their bodies."? | They expressed their feelings by singing. |
Why did slaves sing the blues? | I made them feel better. |
According to the selectioon how were Mahalia Jackson and Bessie Smith alike? | They both performed in Chicago. |
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author wrote this selection? | to inform readers about the blues and about Mahalia Jackson. |
Which statement supports the selection's main idea? | "Even if she (Mahalia Jackson) didn't sing the blues, she learned a lot from listening to blues singers..." |
Which statement is an opinion? | "...the blues are like having the flu in your feelings." |
What could prove this statement of fact..." The roots of the blues go back to slavery"? | An encyclopedia |
Which statement tells what happened first? | The author went to Chicago with a church group. |
If the author had the chance to talk to Mahalia Jackson before she died, what do you think he might have said to her? | "You are the greatest singer I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with the world." |
The author uses a casual tone in the selection. What is a likely reason why he did this? | He is explaining something to his granddaughter or wants the reader to feel that he is talking to them. |
How are gospel and blues alike? | Both gospel and blues can make listeners feel strong feelings. |
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