Summary
Get into the swing of things! In this BrainPOP movie on Louis Armstrong, Tim and Moby will acquaint you with jazz’s most influential musician. From his humble beginnings in New Orleans to the height of worldwide celebrity, you’ll learn all about Satchmo’s life and times. (Speaking of which, you’ll also learn where the nickname “Satchmo” came from in the first place.) You’ll discover how Armstrong’s unique improvisations took jazz in a new direction, setting its course for decades to come, and how his radiant personality made him a beloved figure around the world!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Louis Armstrong:
- What is one new thing you learned about louis armstrong?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining louis armstrong.
- Draw or give one example of your own.