Harry Chapin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/harry-chapin

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 Harry Chapin born?December 7, 1942
2. Where was Harry Chapin born?New York City, New York
3. What kind of music did Harry Chapin make?Harry Chapin sang folk rock and pop rock songs that told stories like short movies, with dialogue and feelings.
4. Why did Harry Chapin care about world hunger?He wanted to help people who didn’t have enough food, so he used his music and voice to raise awareness and push for change.

Folk Rock: A musical genre that blends the instrumentation and vocal styles of folk music with the rhythms and energy of rock music.
Pop Rock: A broad genre of music that combines the catchy melodies and structures of pop music with the more energetic instrumentation and performance of rock music.
Humanitarian Activism: The practice of actively working to improve the welfare and living conditions of people, often through advocacy and direct action.