1. Mahalia Jackson Vocabulary
Fifth Grade
Unit 3

2. How does an artist use music to inspire others?
Big Question
How does an artist use music to inspire others?

3. Main Idea and Details
The topic of a selection can usually be stated in a few words.
The main idea is the most important idea about the topic.
Supporting details tell more about the main idea. P

4. Text Structure
Text structure is the way a selection is organized. A selection may describe events in a sequence, or in a cause and effect pattern. It may also use a series of main idea and details. Active readers use text features to help them understand what a selection is about.

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6. religious appreciate barber choir released religious
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religious
much interested in the belief, study, and worship of God or gods; devoted to religion

7. person whose business is cutting hair and shaving or trimming beards
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person whose business is cutting hair and shaving or trimming beards

8. think highly of; value; enjoy
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appreciate
think highly of; value; enjoy

9. permitted to be published, shown, sold, etc.
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permitted to be published, shown, sold, etc.

10. appreciate
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slavery
the condition of being owned by another person and being made to work without wages

11. a person in his or her teens
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a person in his or her teens

12. a group of singers who sing together, often in a church service
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a group of singers who sing together, often in a church service

13. Explore What blues or gospel musicians have you heard of?
How do blues and gospel music sound?
How do you think blues music is meant to make listeners feel?
Why do some people sing gospel music?

14. Expository Text
Organized by topic and/or time and provides information about real people, objects, ideas, or events. Expository nonfiction text may include subheads, maps, diagrams, photos, and captions.

15. Guide Questions
To what the author compare owing a slave on page 432? How well does this explain slavery?
On page 433, the author states that slavery ended in 1865 “but freedom didn’t take its place”. What other obstacles did African Americans face that may have contributed to the rise of blues music?

16. Guide Questions
Why is paragraph 2 on page 435 structured in sequential order? Why is the text structure a good strategy?
How does the author compare and contrast Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin with Mahalia Jackson?
Analysis in paragraph 2, is the sentence “When Mahalia was five years old her mother died” a statement of fact or opinion? Explain what methods you can use to verify this?
Find a statement of opinion in paragraph two and explain how you can tell.

17. Guide Questions What is the main idea of paragraph 2 on pages 436?
Summarize the main idea and details of the last paragraph on page 437.
How do you know that hearing music in church had a strong effect on Jackson?
On page 436 the author writes that Jackson was the most famous singer in the world. Explain whether the author’s opinion is well supported.
Summarize Jackson’s career as a singer.

18. Blues Amazing Grace: Mahalia Jackson Georgia On My Ming: Ray Charles
Georgia On My Ming: Ray Charles
Think: Aretha Franklin

19. How is blues like “Bomba”?