Oprah Winfrey

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/oprah-winfrey

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 Oprah Winfrey born?January 29, 1954
2. Where was Oprah Winfrey born?Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA
3. Who is Oprah Winfrey?Oprah Winfrey is a famous TV host who started her career on radio and later hosted a long-running talk show. She is known for her kindness, empathy, and her influence on media and culture.
4. What was the name of Oprah's talk show?Her talk show was called "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which aired for 25 years and became a top-rated program.

Media Proprietor: An individual who owns and controls various media outlets and businesses.
National Syndication: The licensing of television or radio programs to be broadcast by multiple stations across a country.
Presidential Medal of Freedom: The highest civilian award in the United States, recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation's welfare.