Need easy sub plans or a quick minilesson to introduce students to a new composer? These low tech or no tech printables allow you to introduce students to Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.

Students will read about Fitzgerald (mini bio included), answer comprehension questions, and make connections to her life. Listen to her rendition of “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” and follow along with a listening map and SQUILT worksheet. You can easily fill up a whole class with low stress on a sub (or yourself)!

This product includes:

• colorful poster
• coloring sheet
• composer biography
• comprehension questions
• drawing page – connecting to the composer
• listening map
• SQUILT sheet / listening worksheet

Students’ completed worksheets make a great bulletin board display!