Katherine Jackson

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/katherine-jackson

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 Katherine Jackson born?May 4, 1930
2. What is the full name?Katherine Esther Jackson (née Scruse)
3. What is the family role?Matriarch of the Jackson family
4. Who is Katherine Jackson?She is the mother of the famous Jackson family, including Michael and Janet. She helped them become stars.
5. What did Katherine Jackson do to help her children become famous?She was their first audience, always supported them, and gave them love and stability so they could grow their talents.

Matriarch: The female head of a family or tribe, often characterized by her authority, wisdom, and influence over family decisions.
Musical Dynasty: A family whose members are all prominent and successful in the music industry over multiple generations.
Cultural Impact: The effect that a person, event, or idea has on the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a society.