Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Do Now: Notice and Wonder about the cover illustration on the next slides.

• Notice

• Wonder

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I notice.......

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I wonder...

Read "Alvin Ailey"

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Multiple Choice

What is the setting at the beginning of the story?

• Corpus Christi, Texas

• Edinburg, Texas

• Houston, Texas

• Navasota, Texas

Multiple Choice

What church do Alvin and his mother attend every Sunday?

• Tru Fit Baptist Church

• True Vine Baptist Church

• True Church

• Vine Church

Multiple Choice

Alvin's mother, Lula, would ______.

• sing in the choir.

• sweep the church every morning.

• sell baked goods after church.

Multiple Choice

Why are Alvin and his mother moving to Los Angeles, California?

• Their house in Texas was burned down.

• Lula wanted a better life for Alvin.

• They are in search of gold.

Open Ended

Why did Alvin especially like downtown Los Angeles?

Multiple Choice

What did Alvin collect outside the theaters?

• Popcorn

• Handbills

• Coins

Multiple Choice

Who did Alvin and Ted see dancing on stage?

• Alvin's mother

• Katherine Dunham

• The stage manager

Notice and Wonder

on the next slides

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I notice....

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I wonder...

Notice and Wonder

on the next slides

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I notice...

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I wonder...

Multiple Choice

What happened when Alvin danced?

• He sang along while he danced.

• He twisted his ankle.

• Happiness glowed warm inside him.

Open Ended

Exit Ticket: What is something that interested you the most while reading "Alvin Ailey?