RuPaul

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/rupaul

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 the birth details?Born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960, in San Diego, California
2. Who is RuPaul and why are they famous?RuPaul is a drag queen who sings, acts, and hosts TV shows. They became famous with the song "Supermodel (You Better Work)" and the TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race."
3. What is "RuPaul's Drag Race" and what does it do?It is a TV competition where drag queens perform challenges to show their creativity and talent. The show has many seasons and helps people learn about drag culture.

Drag Culture: The artistic and social movement centered around drag performance, often involving gender expression, satire, and community.
LGBTQ+ Visibility: The representation and acknowledgment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in media and society.
Cultural Phenomenon: An event or trend that becomes widely popular and has a significant impact on society and culture.