Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger.

In preparation for reading Gloria Estefan by Sue Boulais, I had my students prepare interview questions for their favorite singer. Some of the results were exceptional.

Interviewer: Sean Interviewee: Freddie Mercury
Q. Freddy murcury how did you get your worldwide fame?
A. Well, I just tought some songs practice alot and did it in front of an adience.
Q. Have you ever taken a break from singing?
A. Yes I have, but not for very long.
Q. Do you think your career is the best choice you've made?
A. Yes because I started when I was just a boy.

The assignment was to prepare at least seven questions. No answers were to be included since we do not necessarily know how these singers would respond. Apparently, not all fourth-graders know how to follow directions.

Interviewer: Hunter Interviewee: Jason Mraz
This is newes 8 at 6:30. Welcome, today Hunter Modo toke a visit to Quallcomm Sadem with Jason Mraz who just sang I'm Yours.
1. Did you eventually get tired of singing!?
2. Did that song efeket your career?
3. Was the song sang worldwide?
4. How long is your contract?
5. Do you think you did good?
6. How many people came?
7. How long did you sing?
Now backe to the newes room!

Not only does this child include the required seven questions, he included a proper news greeting! However, beware of the attack of unneeded "silent e"s.

Interviewer: Sheridan Interviewee: Carrie Underwood
How long did you practice a day?
How many times did you practice before a concert?
Are you a worldwide singer yet?
Do you think you'll ever get tired of this career?
Did you ever sign a contract?
Have you ever demonstrated anything?
How long have you been singing?
Do you have a boyfriend? If you don't my teacher is free and he has a crush on you!

No need to explain why this was my favorite. My unrequited love for Carrie is brought up several times a week by my students. Sometimes funny, sometimes annoying, this time it worked perfectly. Way to go, Sheridan!

Also, can we please revisit the fact that a biography of Gloria Estefan is part of the Reading textbook? Amazing. Let's enjoy some of her greatest, shall we?