Barbara Walters

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/barbara-walters

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 Barbara Walters born?September 25, 1929
2. Where was Barbara Walters born?Boston, Massachusetts
3. What is Barbara Walters known for?Pioneering broadcast journalist, influential interviewer, and creator of 'The View'
4. Who was Barbara Walters?Barbara Walters was a famous TV reporter who asked important questions to presidents and stars.
5. When did she become the first woman to co-host the Today show?She became the first woman co-host of the Today show in 1974.

Broadcast Journalism: The practice of gathering and reporting news for television and radio.
Pioneering: Being the first to do or discover something, leading the way for others.
Investigative Journalism: Journalism that aims to uncover hidden truths and expose wrongdoing through in-depth research.
Cultural Touchstone: An event, person, or work of art that is widely recognized and has a significant impact on society.