Arts+(Jazz)

The Jazz Age (Louis Armstrong)

U.S.A. twenties. (2004). United States: Grolier, Inc.
====These are two biographies about Louis Armstrong. There is also a 1920's book that is set up like an encyclopedia. Students can use this resource to find 5 facts about Louis Armstrong and his influences on the jazz era. These facts can be put into a slide show and shared with the class. This could be done in small groups or individually if enough copies of resources are available. ====

Osborne, M. P. (2009). //Magic tree house #42: A good night for ghosts (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))//. New York: Random House Books for Young Readers.
==== This is a fiction book about the 1920's. It is the popular series of the Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne. The main characters, Annie and Jack, go back in time to learn more about Louis Armstrong and how he grew up in New Orleans. It is a great book for guided reading for lower level reading students in a fifth grade classroom. ====

Listen to Louis Armstrong sing on YouTube at []
(*Video has been removed--can search for others.)

K-12 Lessons by PBS-Jazz for grades K-12 found at the website, below: @http://www.pbs.org/jazz/classroom/visualize.htm

​ This is a music lesson plan for students in grade 5-8. Students study Louis Armstrong and his music. [] (*Link no longer valid.)

This is a music lesson plan for students in grade 2-5 by Ms. Garrett. Students study Louis Armstrong and his music to learn more. [] (*Link on longer valid.)