Jennifer Lopez

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/jennifer-lopez

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 Jennifer Lopez born?July 24, 1969
2. Where was Jennifer Lopez born?The Bronx, New York City, USA
3. What is the career highlights?Actress, singer, dancer, songwriter, businesswoman, and producer
4. What is the record sales?Over 80 million records sold worldwide
5. What is Jennifer Lopez known for?Jennifer Lopez is a singer, dancer, actress, and businesswoman who has won many awards.
6. How did Jennifer Lopez start her career?She started as a dancer on the TV show 'In Living Color' and then became an actress.

Biopic: A film that dramatizes the life of a real person.
Latin Pop Movement: A period of increased popularity and influence of music blending Latin rhythms with pop sensibilities.
Cultural Impact: The effect a person or event has on the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a society.
Entrepreneurship: The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.