Weinstein, M. H. (2008). When Louis Armstrong taught me scat (R. G. Christie, Illustrator). San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.
Summary: A little girl goes to sleep and wakes up to Louis Armstrong. Armstrong takes her under his wing and teaches her to scat--make up songs by playing with words.
Review: This book is so fun. The illustrations help illustrate the clever songs.
Diversity: The little girl could be a person of color and Louis Armstrong is African American.
Diversity: The little girl could be a person of color and Louis Armstrong is African American.
Suggestions for Teachers: Use this to introduce Louis Armstrong or to introduce onomatopoeia.
Reading Level:
- Quantitative: Lexile 420-820L, ATOS Book Level 2.75-5.14, Flesh-Kincaid 1.98-5.34, 3.53-6.13 RMM
- Qualitative: This text is slightly complex. It is organized chronologically. Vocabulary is mostly these made up song words that are fun to say. Some students might be confused by the girl dreaming. The beautiful colorful illustrations help students make meaning of the text. Knowledge of the Louis Armstrong will help students make meaning.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
Subjects/Themes: music, Louis Armstrong, jazz
Awards: N/A
Series Information: N/A
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