List of Muppets

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.

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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 List of Muppets built?1955
2. What is the primary creator?Jim Henson
3. What is the key television series?Sam and Friends, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show
4. Who created the Muppets?Jim Henson created the Muppets.
5. When did the Muppets first appear on TV?They first appeared on the show "Sam and Friends" from 1955 to 1961.

Meta-commentary: Commentary that refers to itself or the conventions of its genre.
Syndicated Television: Television programs sold to local stations rather than broadcast on a national network.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a point of reference or shared experience.
Demographic: A particular section or segment of a population.