Duke Ellington and the Rise of Jazz in New York - 4th Grade Adaptation

Goals:

Aim
How did Duke Ellington help transform popular American music?

At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand what makes jazz music “jazz”
• Understand how the African American experience is reflected in the music that Duke Ellington popularizes
• Become familiar with the particular achievements of Duke Ellington

Essential Questions:

• How is a community defined?
• How was the African American community defined?