Comprehension
Under which heading could you find facts about the author of the story?
Meet the Author and Illustrator
Fact or Opinion
Everyone likes to listen to music because it makes them happy.
Opinion
What does the word volume mean in the following sentence?
The volume on the television was way too loud, so dad turned it down.
how loud or quiet a sound is
What does the word creative mean in the following sentence?
The kids on the bus got creative and made up a rap about getting snowed in at school.
original, like an artist
Which word best completes the sentence?
Selena got three letters in the ____ today. (mail, mall, mill)
Fact or Opinion
Some rhythm beats are stronger than others.
Fact
Why does the author say that everyone can understand music?
because everyone has feelings
What does the word performance mean in the following sentence?
Raquel was in a performance of "Cinderella."
a show, something done for an audience
What does the word concentrate mean in the following sentence?
I need to concentrate so I can learn these spelling words.
pay attention, think
Which word best completes the sentence?
Will your hat be fancy or ____? (plain, plan, plen)
plain
How are a writer, an artist, and a composer ALIKE?
They all create images and feelings.
What does the "Music Is a Creative Art" section tell about?
how a composer writes music
What does the word relieved mean in the following sentence?
We were so relieved when the rain finally stopped.
thankful
What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
Shane thought the science test would be hard, but it was a piece of cake.
easy to do
Which word best completes the sentence?
We ____ visit Uncle Steve on Sunday. (ma, may, me)
may
Read this sentence from the article:
The notations describe the rhythm, tone, pitch, feeling, and even the silences of the piece.
How can you tell that this is a fact?
It can be proven to be true.
Which idea from the article is an opinion?
1. Making music is hard fun.
2. Some rhythm beats are stronger than others.
3. A person who cannot hear can feel the vibration of the beat.
1. Making music is hard fun.
What does the idiom "under the weather" mean?
Rosa is feeling under the weather. She is tired, and her head hurts.
sick
What does the idiom "on it last legs" mean?
This old wagon is on its last legs. We should get a new one.
almost worn out
Which word best completes the sentence?
I can hardly ___ to see Grandma and Grandpa. (wet, what, wait)
wait
Under which heading can you find out about learning to play an instrument?
Practice Makes Perfect
What sentence(s) from the article tells why the author thinks practicing an instrument becomes fun?
You learn new pieces to play. You feel proud.
What does the idiom "run like the wind" mean?
Tanya can run like the wind. No one ever beats her.
run very fast
What does the idiom "keep an eye on" mean?
Please keep an eye on the puppy. Make sure he doesn't chew on our rug.
watch carefully
Which word best completes the sentence?
Bella used strips of paper to make a colorful ___. (chain, chan, chin)
chain