Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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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/dick-clark-s-new-year-s-rockin--eve

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 creator and founding host?Dick Clark
2. What is the primary network affiliation?American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
3. Why did Dick Clark start the show?Dick Clark started the show because he wanted a lively, music-filled New Year's Eve program for young people. Older shows were too old-fashioned, so he created something fresh and fun.
4. How does the show show the ball drop?The show shows the giant sparkling ball falling in Times Square, a moment that everyone watches together. The ball drop is a symbol of hope and a new beginning for the coming year.

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