Questions for Trout Fishing in America

1. Write a brief summary explaining how Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood came up with the name of the band, Trout Fishing in America?
2. What criteria would you use for naming a band? What would you name your band? Explain your answer.
3. Design a poster advertising your band.
4. What makes a good song?
5. What characteristics/qualities do you think one needs to have a successful band?
6. In the video, the band mentions that they received a Grammy. What is a Grammy? Why is it important?
7. After viewing the video click on the section Fun Websites for Kids. Explore Song Writing for Kids. What is the purpose of a chorus and a verse?
8. In Fun Websites for Kids, click on Kids Rock. Read the section titled Start Writing. What does Tami Mulchay believe to be the Golden Rule of song writing? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
9. Think about the song, My Hair had a Party Last Night. List five daily events that would make a good song. Write a clever title for three of those events.
10. Now, write your song!