Newsela Article Comprehension Questions | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 17 Public

After listening and reading a short article from Newsela, students will answer the questions using grammatically correct sentences.

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Who is Thaddeus Tukes?

A piano teacher from Chicago.

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What is 'Pianos in the Parks?'

A music program in Chicago that places pianos in parks.

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How is Thaddeus Tukes involved in 'Pianos in the Parks?'

He is teaching piano lessons at different parks.

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How many summers has 'Pianos in the Parks' been around?

'Pianos in the Parks' has been around for four summers.

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How old was Thaddeus Tukes when his grandma signed him up for piano lessons?

Tukes was 5 years old when his grandma signed him up for piano lessons.

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What instrument does Thaddeus Tukes play in his local jazz band?

Tukes plays the vibraphone.

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Who is Matt Griffo?

Matt Griffo is a piano teacher in Buttercup Park.

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Who teaches Jordan and George how to play the piano at McKinley Park?

Kirsten Daulton, George and Jordan's mom teaches them how to play the piano.

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What suggestion does Matt Griffo have to attract more interest in the 'Pianos in the Park' program near him?

Matt Griffo says the organization could advertise better for more participation.

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Why didn't Matt Griffo take piano lessons when he was a kid?

Matt Griffo did not take piano lessons as a kid because his dad did not have enough money.

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How did Matt Griffo learn to play the piano?

Matt Griffo taught himself how to play the piano.

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What does "do you feel it in your soul?" mean?

It means something that you feel deeply.

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What does "let it all out" mean?

It means to be completely honest and to say everything it is that you want to say.

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How often are musicians at the parks teaching piano lessons?

Musicians are at the parks once a week.

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Where did Thaddeus Tukes study music?

Thaddeus Tukes studied music at Northwestern University.

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What does "plant the seeds of music appreciation" mean?

It means to get kids interested in music at a young age.

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