Floella Benjamin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/floella-benjamin

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 Floella Benjamin born?September 23, 1949
2. Where was Floella Benjamin born?Trinidad
3. What is the introduced to house of lords?June 28, 2010, as a life peer nominated by the Liberal Democrats
4. What is the BAFTA fellowship awarded?2024, for outstanding services to television
5. What is Floella Benjamin famous for?She is a beloved TV presenter who hosted children’s shows like Play School and Play Away, and she later became a Baroness in the House of Lords.
6. When did Floella become a Baroness?She was introduced to the House of Lords on June 28, 2010, taking the title Baroness Benjamin.

Trinidad: A sovereign island country comprising two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, located off the northern edge of South America.
Presenter: An individual who introduces and hosts segments of a television or radio program.
BAFTA Fellowship: The highest honor awarded by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, recognizing exceptional and outstanding contributions to the industry.