Matthew Shepard

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/matthew-shepard

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 Matthew Shepard born?December 1, 1976
2. Where was Matthew Shepard born?Casper, Wyoming
3. When did Matthew Shepard die?October 12, 1998, from severe head injuries sustained during the attack
4. What is the attacked?October 6, 1998, near Laramie, Wyoming
5. What is the career?Student at the University of Wyoming
6. Who was Matthew Shepard?Matthew Shepard was a student at the University of Wyoming, born on December 1, 1976. He studied political science and was known for his outgoing personality and interest in global affairs.

Sexual Orientation: The direction of an individual's emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to others.
Hate Crime Legislation: Laws that provide for enhanced penalties for criminal acts motivated by prejudice against a victim's identity.
LGBTQ+ Rights: The ongoing movement advocating for the legal and social equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.