Trombone Shorty
Authors Purpose
Vocab
Reading Comprehension
100

What was the setting of the story? 

New Orleans/Treme

100

Define authors purpose.

Reason for the authors writing. 

100

What is another word for 'create'? 

to make something (answer may vary) 

100

Where is Trombone Shorty from?

Chicago

200

When Trombone Shorty performed on the stage with Bo Diddley, how did that affect is future?

When he played on stage that helped his name get out there and encouraged him to make his own band.
200

What was the purpose of Music with My Mouth 

To inform the readers about her life 

200

What is another meaning for festival?

event 
200

What did the narrator like most about the parades of Mardi Gras

Dancing with his neighbors 

300

Who was Bo Diddley?

An important musician 

300

What are some reasons that the author may write their story? (Name 2) 

To inform, entertain, persuade, express feelings or ideas. 

300

Use the word inspiration in a sentence that shows the meaning.  

Answer may vary. 

300

How is the music that the narrator likes similar to gumbo?

They both got mixed. 

400

How did 'Trombone Shorty' get his nickname? 

The instrument was too big for him. 

400

What was the authors purpose for writing 'Trombone Shorty'?

to inform, and/or express feelings/ideas

400

What does performance mean?

Concert 

400

How did Trombone shorty get his name?

His found an old broken trombone 

500

What does the quote, "People didn't have a lot of money in Treme, but we always had a lot of music."?

The area isn't focused on having money, but more focused playing music. Music joins them together. (Answer may vary)

500

From Trombone Shorty, please give one piece of text evidence to support the author`s purpose.

TBD 

500

What is another word for 'heritage'?

The traditions, culture, and special things passed down from family members. (answer may vary)

500

How did Trombone Shorty`s brother help him?

He invites him to join his band