Joan Baez

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/joan-baez

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 Joan Baez born?January 9, 1941
2. Where was Joan Baez born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is Joan Baez known for?Joan Baez is a famous folk singer with a pure soprano voice. She uses her music to support human rights and inspire people.
4. How did Joan Baez help Bob Dylan?She was one of the first big artists to record his songs, which helped him become famous.

Folk Music Revival: A significant cultural movement in the mid-20th century that re-popularized traditional folk music and its associated social and political themes.
Activism: The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Counterculture: A way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.
Interpretive Artist: A performer who is known for their skillful and unique renditions of songs written by others.