Lesson 15: Culture of the 1920s: Louis Armstrong

Introduction

Important Icon  In this lesson, you will consider the culture of the 1920s and how life in America was changing. Important Icon

Focus Question:

What cultural changes took place in the 1920s?

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He came to fame in the 1920s for his skillful trumpet style and unique singing voice.

Armstrong's stage presence impressed not only the jazz world but all of popular music. He recorded several songs throughout his career, including one of his most famous, "What a Wonderful World."

Take a listen below to hear his unique style.

 

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  In your journal:  Use the notes page from Lesson 12,13 and 14. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal. 

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View the slide below to learn a little more about Louis Armstrong.

 Interactive

In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. Add these new words to the table you started in lesson 1. You will also review the key terms from our previous lessons.

Assignment

In your journal: After listening to "What a Wonderful World," reflect in your journal what message you think Louis Armstrong was trying to convey through his lyrics. 

Next, you will go to the discussion board and type your response. View the responses of others and feel free to connect ideas or comment on the work of others.

Go to the next page to complete the discussion assignment.

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