Vocabulary: “Louis Armstrong,” p. 4.

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respect: (If “Pops” is a nickname for “Father,” what do you think this word means?)
Give an example of showing respect for someone.

influence: – authority or merit because of a person’s reputation for accomplishing something, doing something new or important, etc. An effect on others because of this authority or power. (Can be verb as well as a noun.) Louis Armstrong influenced (verb) other musicians. He had an influence (noun) on the world of music.

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toughest: roughest – describes a place where you have to defend yourself on the street; possibly violent

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early teens: probably between ages 13 and 15
minor: not very important
offense: a crime

Give an example of a minor offense in your country.

boys’ home: a special home or school for juvenile delinquents (young offenders) who are too young to go to a jail or prison. Sometimes it is called a reformatory or reform school.

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defined: known for, famous for
equal: a person who is as important as someone else (=)

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genius: a person with very great natural ability or skill

(Einstein is considered a genius in mathematics. Mozart was a genius in music.)

tale: a story or report, especially one that is difficult to believe
celebrated: famous for a special quality or ability

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humanity: understanding and kindness toward other people
all over: completely