Rachel Platten

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/rachel-platten

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 Rachel Platten born?May 20, 1981
2. Where was Rachel Platten born?New York, USA
3. What is the album certification?'Wildfire' was certified gold by the RIAA
4. What is the philanthropic involvement?Extensive volunteer work with 'Musicians On Call,' receiving the Music Heals Award

Mainstream Debut: An artist's first release with a major record label after initial independent work.
Billboard Hot 100: The primary music industry standard chart for measuring song popularity in the United States.
RIAA Certification: Recognition by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales milestones (e.g., Gold for 500,000 units sold).
Body Positivity: A social movement promoting the acceptance and appreciation of all body types, regardless of societal standards.