Itzhak Perlman

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/itzhak-perlman

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 Itzhak Perlman born?August 31, 1945
2. Where was Itzhak Perlman born?Tel Aviv, Israel
3. What was Itzhak Perlman's job?Concert violinist and conductor
4. What is the notable orchestral engagements?Conducted Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic
5. Who is Itzhak Perlman?He is a famous violinist from Israel who has played in many important concerts around the world.
6. What happened to him when he was a baby?He had polio, a sickness that made it hard for him to walk, but he learned to play the violin anyway.

Virtuoso: An individual with outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field, especially music.
Adversity: Difficulties; misfortune; a state of hardship or distress.
Philharmonic: A large orchestra, typically one that plays classical music.
Accolades: Awards or privileges granted as a sign of special approval or distinction.