Charlie Puth

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/charlie-puth

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 Charlie Puth born?December 2, 1991
2. Where was Charlie Puth born?Rumson, New Jersey, USA
3. Who is Charlie Puth?Charlie Puth is a singer, songwriter, and producer who started by posting song covers on YouTube. He has become known for his catchy pop songs and his skill in making music for other artists.
4. How did Charlie Puth become famous?He first gained attention with viral YouTube videos of his covers. This online popularity led to a TV appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a record deal with eleveneleven.

Viral Sensation: An individual or piece of content that achieves rapid and widespread popularity across the internet.
Record Deal: A contract between a musician and a record label, outlining terms for recording, releasing, and marketing music.
Billboard Hot 100: The definitive chart for tracking the popularity of songs in the United States, based on sales, radio airplay, and online streaming.
Grammy Awards: Prestigious awards presented annually by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.