Michael Jackson

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/michael-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 Michael Jackson born?August 29, 1958
2. Where was Michael Jackson born?Gary, Indiana, USA
3. What is Michael Jackson known for?Estimated $500 million donated to charitable causes
4. What is the career highlights?Lead singer of Jackson 5, solo artist, songwriter, dancer, philanthropist
5. What is the best-selling album?Thriller (1982), the best-selling album in history
6. Who was Michael Jackson?Michael Jackson was a singer, dancer, and songwriter who earned the title "King of Pop." He was born in 1958 and passed away in 2009.

Motown Records: A highly influential American record label founded in Detroit, known for launching the careers of many Black artists in the 1960s and 70s.
Philanthropist: An individual who seeks to promote the welfare of others, often through generous financial donations to social causes.
MTV (Music Television): A global cable channel launched in 1981 that revolutionized music promotion through music videos, with Jackson being a key early artist.
Involuntary Manslaughter: The killing of a human being without malice aforethought, often through criminal negligence or recklessness.