Ella Fitzgerald

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/ella-fitzgerald

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 Ella Fitzgerald born?April 25, 1917
2. Where was Ella Fitzgerald born?Newport News, Virginia
3. What is the notable collaborations?Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, The Ink Spots
4. Who was Ella Fitzgerald?Ella Fitzgerald was a super‑talented singer from America. She could make her voice sound like a whole band and was famous for her clear, beautiful singing.
5. How did Ella Fitzgerald become famous?Ella was discovered by drummer Chick Webb, who brought her into his orchestra. She sang at the Savoy Ballroom and her song "A‑Tisket, A‑Tasket" became a huge hit, making her famous.

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