Tim Westwood

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/tim-westwood

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 Tim Westwood born?October 3, 1957
2. Where was Tim Westwood born?United Kingdom
3. Who is Tim Westwood?Tim Westwood is a DJ and radio host who has been a big part of hip‑hop music for many years.
4. What show did he host on Radio 1?He hosted the Radio 1 rap show for almost twenty years, playing new hip‑hop songs and interviewing artists.

Broadcasting: The activity or process of sending out programs on television or radio.
Hip-hop culture: A complex cultural movement encompassing music (rapping, DJing), dance (breakdancing), visual art (graffiti), and fashion.
Tastemaker: A person who influences the public's taste in a particular area, such as fashion or music.