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Fred Astaire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Date: 

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/fred-astaire

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Fred Astaire born?

  2. 2. When did Fred Astaire die?

  3. 3. Where was Fred Astaire born?

  4. 4. How long is Fred Astaire?

  5. 5. What is the notable film partnership?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Choreographer

  • Golden Age of Hollywood

  • American Smooth

  • Vaudeville

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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