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Rent Party Jazz — A Read-Aloud Story
A Storyline Online read-aloud of 'Rent Party Jazz' by William Miller, read by Viola Davis. In New Orleans, a hardworking boy named Sonny turns to jazz and community to help his family through tough times.
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- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 2-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.