Gospel & Jazz

Easy Readers

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read about the history of gospel and jazz music in America. They also answer comprehension questions and review vocabulary from the reading.

This lesson mentions slavery. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

topic-based
academic
reading
music
interpretive

Vocabulary

gospel
jazz
instrument
plantation
cotton
slave
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane