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Nothing Compares 2 U

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/nothing-compares-2-u

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. Who wrote Nothing Compares 2 U?

  2. 2. What is Nothing Compares 2 U known for?

  3. 3. What is the original band?

  4. 4. What is the year of first release?

  5. 5. Why did Sinéad O'Connor's version become a worldwide hit?

  6. 6. What is the song about?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Prolific

  • Ballad

  • Zeitgeist

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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