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American Idol

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/american-idol

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. What is the show concept?

  2. 2. What is the original broadcast period?

  3. 3. When did American Idol first start?

  4. 4. Who are some famous singers that came from American Idol?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Reality Television

  • Cultural Phenomenon

  • Television Ratings

  • Music Industry

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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