Vocabulary
Something that gives someone the feeling to do something.
inspiration
I was so tired from last night. The teacher saw me _________ in class.
snoozing
What is the author's purpose of Trombone Shorty? Give one reason why you know this.
The author's purpose is to inform the reader. We know this because he talks about..important facts or events in his life..(other acceptable answers are also fine).
What was the name of the storyteller in the tribe?
The name of the storyteller was Star Walker.
What did Rose do with her first breath of life?
She sat up and looked around (then put some lightning on her shoulder).
A stew or thick soup, usually made with chicken, seafood, and okra
gumbo
equation
What was the name of the famous musician that Trombone Shorty saw? Why was he important in the story?
Why did the younger child stare at Emma?
The younger child stared at Emma because he was curious. He never saw someone that looked different to the other white people nearby.
How did Rose feel as she heard the music at the beginning of the story?
She felt happy and fortunate when she heard the music.
An animal that annoys you or causes problems such as a rat or mouse.
varmint
He could feel the blood as it was ________ through his veins.
coursing
What was the name of the band that Trombone Shorty made with his friends after school?
The 5 O'Clock Band
What did the Winter Count show people?
The Winter Count showed people the important events that happened during the year.
What did Rose make the scrap iron next to the barn?
Rose made a thunderbolt with the scrap iron next to the barn.
The part of math when you add, subtract and divide numbers.
arithmetic
The blonde color really ____________ her hair. It looked amazing!
accentuated
Why did Trombone Shorty say he always comes back to New Orleans?
To keep his eye out for the younger generation of musicians.
What did Emma think she had to do to complete the equation at first (but she was wrong).
Where was the setting of the story?
The setting was in the plains/the wild west of America.
Unusual or easily noticed, so gets a lot of attention.
strikingly
After he received the gift, he felt __________ to say thank you.
obliged
The story is structured in a chorus, verse, chorus, verse style. (the chorus is '"Where y'at?", the story sections are the verses).
Near the end, Emma had to use a multiplying equation to figure out the mystery of the Winter Count, and find the water.
What was the name of Rose's thunderbolt in the story?
The name of Rose's thunderbolt in the story was Cole.