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When I'm Sixty-Four

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/when-im-sixty-four

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. Who wrote When I'm Sixty-Four?

  2. 2. What is the approximate year of initial composition?

  3. 3. What is the album of release?

  4. 4. What is "When I'm Sixty-Four" about?

  5. 5. Why did Paul make his voice sound younger in the recording?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Lennon–McCartney Songwriting Partnership

  • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

  • B♭ Clarinet

  • Bass Clarinet

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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