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To Be A Drum — A Read-Aloud Story
A Storyline Online read-aloud of 'To Be A Drum' by Evelyn Coleman, read by James Earl Jones. A father tells his children a poetic story celebrating the rhythm, heritage, and enduring spirit of African and African American people.
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- 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 3-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.