Man in the Mirror

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/man-in-the-mirror

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. Who wrote Man in the Mirror?Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett
2. What is the producers?Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
3. What is the album?Bad
4. What is 'Man in the Mirror' about?It is a song by Michael Jackson that encourages people to think about how they can help make the world a kinder place.
5. Why did the song become so popular?It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 and later earned a Grammy nomination.

Gospel Music: A genre of music characterized by strong vocal harmonies and often religious themes.
Billboard Hot 100: The standard record chart for popular songs, compiled by Billboard magazine.
Grammy Awards: Annual awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.
Social Commentary: The act of expressing opinions on the underlying causes of social issues and advocating for change.