Adele

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/adele

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Adele born?May 5, 1988
2. Where was Adele born?Tottenham, London, England
3. What is Adele known for?Exceptional mezzo-soprano vocal range, emotionally resonant songwriting, and record-breaking album sales
4. What is the album '25' first-week sales (US)?Over 3 million copies, setting a new record for first-week album sales
5. What is the total worldwide record sales?Exceeding 120 million records
6. Where did Adele go to school?She studied at the BRIT School in London, England, and finished in 2006.

Mezzo-soprano: A female singing voice classification that falls between soprano and contralto, characterized by a rich and versatile tone.
BRIT School: A performing arts and technology school in Croydon, London, renowned for producing successful musicians and artists.
Diamond Certification: A music industry award in the US signifying sales of over 10 million units of an album or single.
Billboard 200: The primary album sales chart in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine, ranking the top-selling albums.