Backstreet Boys

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/backstreet-boys

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. What is the musical genre?Pop, vocal group, boy band
2. What is the origin city?Orlando, Florida
3. Who are the members of the Backstreet Boys?The Backstreet Boys are made up of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson.
4. When did the Backstreet Boys start making music?They began in 1993 in Orlando, Florida, and became famous in the 1990s.

Boy Band Phenomenon: A period of intense popularity for male vocal groups, often characterized by synchronized dancing and youthful appeal.
RIAA Diamond Certification: An award from the Recording Industry Association of America for albums selling over 10 million units in the United States.
Concert Residency: A series of performances by an artist or group in a specific venue over an extended period.