Tay-K

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/tay-k

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 Tay-K born?June 16, 2000
2. Where was Tay-K born?Long Beach, California
3. What is Tay-K known for?The song 'The Race', which became a hit during a nationwide manhunt
4. What is the song chart peak?Number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100
5. What is the song certification?Platinum by the RIAA

Fugitive: A person who has escaped from custody or is on the run from the law.
Indicted: Formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, leading to a trial.
Cultural Phenomenon: An event or trend that becomes widely popular and discussed within a society.
Criminal Justice System: The set of agencies and processes involved in enforcing criminal law and punishing offenders.