Nannie Doss

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/nannie-doss

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 Nannie Doss born?November 4, 1905
2. What is the period of offenses?1927 to 1954
3. What is the total victims?11 individuals
4. Who was Nannie Doss?Nannie Doss was a woman born in 1905 who became known as a serial killer in America.
5. Why was she called "The Giggling Granny"?The nickname came from her calm, ordinary appearance that hid the terrible things she did.

Modus Operandi (MO): A particular way or method of doing something, especially in criminal investigations.
Criminology: The scientific study of crime, its causes, and the criminal justice system.
Duality: The combination of two different things, often with contrasting qualities.
Facade: An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.