In this activity, students will consider the possibilities and limitations of the record player, as they select albums each member of the Watson family might want to take on the trip. They will use textual clues to infer the music tastes of their character and match those with albums from the era. These albums will form a sort of soundtrack for their drive to Birmingham.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Creating the Watson Family Road Trip Soundtrack