Ricky Martin

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/ricky-martin

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 Ricky Martin born?December 24, 1971
2. Where was Ricky Martin born?San Juan, Puerto Rico
3. What is the musical versatility?Incorporates Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa, and ballads
4. What is the record sales?Over 70 million records sold worldwide
5. Who is Ricky Martin?Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer and actor who became famous for his Latin pop music and energetic performances.
6. How did Ricky Martin start his music career?He began in commercials at age nine and joined the boy band Menudo when he was twelve, learning to tour and record music.

Latin Pop Crossover: The successful transition of Latin music artists and genres into mainstream global markets, particularly English-speaking ones.
Human Trafficking: The illegal recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of persons through force, fraud, or coercion for exploitation.
Cultural Phenomenon: A widely shared and influential trend or event that significantly impacts society and culture.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes.