Kennedy Center Honors

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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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/kennedy-center-honors

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. What is the awarded for?Lifetime contributions to American performing arts across various disciplines
2. What is the inaugural year?1978
3. When does the Kennedy Center Honors happen?It takes place every year in December at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.
4. Who can get a Kennedy Center Honor?People who have had a long, great career in music, dance, theater, film, opera, or other arts can be chosen.

Performing Arts: Art forms that are performed live for an audience, including music, dance, theater, and opera.
Lifetime Achievement: A prestigious award recognizing an individual's cumulative accomplishments and significant contributions over their entire career.
American Culture: The complex and diverse set of customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements that characterize the people of the United States.
Gala: A formal, celebratory event, often featuring entertainment, dining, and awards, designed to honor individuals or causes.