Time Person of the Year

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Date:

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/time-person-of-the-year

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. Who wrote Time Person of the Year?Time magazine's senior editorial staff
2. What is the original designation?Man of the Year, established in 1927
3. What is the inclusive title adoption?Person of the Year, adopted in 1999
4. Why does Time choose a Person of the Year?To highlight the most powerful forces that shaped the year's events and spark conversation about their impact.
5. How does Time pick the Person of the Year?Editors study global events, debate many candidates, and decide on the one that most strongly influenced the year.

Meta-narrative: An overarching story or explanation that shapes how we understand events and experiences.
Editorial Deliberation: The process of discussion and decision-making by the editors of a publication.
Historical Barometer: An indicator or measure of significant historical trends or events.
Semantic Shift: A change in the meaning or usage of a word or phrase over time.