Shakira

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/shakira

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 Shakira born?February 2, 1977
2. Where was Shakira born?Barranquilla, Colombia
3. What is Shakira known for?Pioneering global Latin music, songwriting, distinctive vocal style, and extensive humanitarian work
4. What is the philanthropic foundation?Founder of the Barefoot Foundation, which focuses on education for underprivileged children

Hispanophone Music: Music originating from or performed in Spanish-speaking cultures and languages.
Transnational Icon: A famous person whose influence and recognition extend across national borders and cultures.
Philanthropic: Involving or relating to the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed through donations of money to good causes or time to help people.
Equitable Development: Development that aims to ensure fair opportunities and outcomes for all people, regardless of their background or location.