Jimmy Savile

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/jimmy-savile

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 Jimmy Savile born?October 31, 1926
2. When did Jimmy Savile die?October 29, 2011
3. What is the early career?Worked as a Bevin Boy in coal mines during WWII
4. What is the radio debut?Radio Luxembourg in 1958
5. Who was Jimmy Savile?He was a famous DJ and TV presenter who helped make children's wishes come true on "Jim'll Fix It" and worked on BBC shows.
6. What was the TV show "Jim'll Fix It" about?It was a Saturday evening show where he promised to give kids special experiences and wishes, making them feel happy and special.

Bevin Boy: A young man conscripted to work in coal mines during World War II.
Broadcasting: The activity or process of sending out programs on television or radio.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Predatory Sex Offender: A person who commits sexual offenses, often targeting vulnerable individuals repeatedly.