Ed Sheeran

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ed-sheeran

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 Ed Sheeran born?February 17, 1991
2. Where was Ed Sheeran born?Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
3. What is Ed Sheeran known for?His prolific songwriting, genre-blending musical style, and record-breaking global success
4. What is the touring success?The '÷' Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time
5. Who is Ed Sheeran?Ed Sheeran is a singer and songwriter from Halifax, West Yorkshire. He writes his own songs and has become a global music star.
6. How did Ed Sheeran start his music career?He began writing songs at age eleven. In 2011 he released music on his own and signed with Asylum Records, releasing his first album '+'.

Singer-songwriter: An artist who writes, composes, and performs their own original musical works.
Record Label: A company that specializes in the production, distribution, and marketing of music recordings, often signing artists to contracts.
RIAA-certified units: Units of music sales (albums, singles, streams) that have been officially verified and certified by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Highest-grossing tour: A concert tour that has generated the largest amount of revenue in history.