Informational Text + Higher Order Questions Grades 5-6: J.S. Bach

An engaging two-page handout providing a unique perspective on J.S. Bach, one of the greatest Baroque composers.. Your students will be encouraged to think deeply through this activity that can be easily adapted to serve as independent, small group or whole class work.

Use this Common Core aligned activity in the ELA class, as an option for students with a passion for music or history.

This reading also works nicely to supplement a unit on the Baroque period in the General Music classroom.

Only the reading is necessary to answer the questions, making this a great, educationally-valid lesson for a substitute to manage.