Black History Month Music

I was a multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" . I was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who am I?

• Ruth Brown

• Beyonce

• Paris Jackson

• Aretha Franklin

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

I was known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella,"I was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Who am I?

• Aretha Franklin

• Ella May

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Hattie McDaniel

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

I was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. Who am I?

• Neil Armstrong

• Louis Armstrong

• Lance Armstrong

• Louis Armstreng

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

I have recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards. I have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Who am I?

• Louis Armstrong

• PacMan

• Roy Brown

• Stevie Wonder

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'During Black History Month, many schools focus on the contributions of African American musicians.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The influence of jazz music during Black History Month is ______.'

• undeniable

• deniable

• unnecessary

• avoidable

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'celebrate' correctly?

• We celebrate the music by ignoring it.

• They celebrate Black History Month by hosting concerts.

• Celebrate the music by turning off the radio.

• He celebrate the music with silence.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements of African American musicians who have shaped the music industry.'

• Black History Month is only about music.

• African American musicians have no impact on music.

• The achievements of African American musicians are celebrated during Black History Month.

• Music is not important during Black History Month.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the correct verb tense: 'Musicians have been celebrated during Black History Month for decades.'

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Present perfect tense

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Choose the synonym for 'influence' in the context of music: 'The influence of African American musicians is profound.'

• effect

• ignorance

• weakness

• indifference

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4