Taylor Rooks

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/taylor-rooks

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 Taylor Rooks born?May 22, 1992
2. Where was Taylor Rooks born?United States
3. What was Taylor Rooks's job?Specializes in covering major sporting events and conducting insightful interviews with athletes
4. Who is Taylor Rooks?Taylor Rooks is a sports reporter who tells exciting stories about games and athletes.
5. What sports does she talk about?She covers football, basketball, and many other sports, both college and professional.

Sports Journalism: The practice of reporting on sports events, athletes, and related news for media dissemination.
Broadcasting: The act of transmitting programs or information via television, radio, or the internet to a wide audience.
Correspondent: A journalist stationed in a foreign country or at a specific organization to report news back to their home office.
Recruiting Reporter: A journalist who covers the process of identifying and attracting athletes to collegiate or professional sports teams.