Singing Trees by John Parker

Singing Trees by John Parker

WALT: Find key information in the text.

Success Criteria: I can discuss and find key information in the text.

Answer the following questions in red

Monday:

What had the writer found out when he visited Noel Sweetman?

He found out that the patterns on his violins were the same as the ones Antonio Stradivari, who lived in italy in the seventeenth century. So that means violins haven’t changed for over three hundred years.

How many parts are there in a violin?

As many as one hundred-and each has to fit perfectly to work properly, even the tiniest mistake can make it out of tune.

What does Noel do with deer antlers?

He made planes that were made out of deer antlers. I have no Idea why he did that.

Why do you think violins have not changed much over hundreds of years?

Because a violin has more than one hundred part’s, you need all the parts for it to work properly and perfectly.

What does the word hollow mean?

It means that the inside of the violin is completely empty and but out looks like its full of wood, this is called hollow.

Why does a violin have specially shaped holes?

It allows air to travel and move in the sound box which makes the sound of the violin work.

Why are various parts of the violin from different places around the world?

Because the violin needs particular pieces of material which help it find its voice, the violin is made out of wood from all around the world

Wednesday/Thurs:

Analyse the last paragraph on page 23, what do you think the author means when he says this?

since the violin is made out of wood from around the world, another reason might be the sound of peace and relaxation just like the trees around the world.

Do your own research and find out how a violin produces sound?

The violin makes sound through vibrations. This vibration can be achieved by plucking or bowing the strings. The strings that are normally suspended above the body, the vibration will be transferred through the bridge to the body where the sound will be amplified.

Write this in an explanation about how a violin produces sound?

a violin is produces sound through vibrations. The strings vibrate and air inside the instrument vibrates to make the sound louder.

Write a list of other string instruments similar to a violin: guitar, viola, cello, and string bass.