Rolling Stone Magazine

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

Name:

Date:

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/rolling-stone-magazine

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. What is Rolling Stone Magazine known for?Hunter S. Thompson's 'Gonzo' journalism, extensive music criticism, and political commentary
2. What is the publication frequency?Bi-weekly (historically monthly, now more frequent)
3. What is the primary editorial focus?Music, politics, and popular culture analysis
4. Who started Rolling Stone?Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason started it to give rock music a serious look.
5. Why does Rolling Stone have famous cover pictures?The covers show strong pictures of important people or moments, so they help people remember history and talk about it.

Investigative Journalism: Journalism that rigorously investigates a single topic of importance, often uncovering hidden truths.
Cultural Arbiter: An entity or individual that influences and defines cultural tastes and trends within a society.
Gonzo Journalism: A subjective, often satirical style of journalism where the reporter becomes an integral part of the story.