EGOT

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/egot

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 EGOT known for?Excellence in television, music recording, film, and live theatre
2. What is the awards constituting the EGOT?Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award (Oscar), and Tony Award
3. What is the total number of EGOT laureates?27 individuals have achieved this status
4. What does EGOT stand for?EGOT means an artist has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. These are the top prizes for TV, music, film, and theater.
5. Why is an EGOT so special?It shows someone can be the best in four very different kinds of entertainment. Only a few people have done it.

Acronym: A word formed from the first letters of other words.
Performing Arts: Art forms that are performed for an audience, such as theater, music, and dance.
Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
Artistic Merit: The quality of an artwork that is judged by aesthetic principles and artistic standards.