Ariana DeBose

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/ariana-debose

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 Ariana DeBose born?January 25, 1991
2. Where was Ariana DeBose born?Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
3. What is the major accolades?Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award
4. What is the influence?Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2022
5. Who is Ariana DeBose?Ariana DeBose is a talented actress and singer who loves to sing, dance, and act on stage and screen.
6. How did Ariana DeBose start her career?She first showed her talent on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2009, which helped her get a place on Broadway.

Tony Award: The highest honor in American theater, recognizing outstanding achievements in Broadway productions.
Academy Award (Oscar): The most prestigious award in the film industry, honoring excellence in cinematic arts and sciences.
Musical Theater: A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance, often telling a narrative story.
Ensemble: The group of actors who perform together in a theatrical production, often playing supporting roles or forming the chorus.