Michael Jackson
Famous People
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
Students read a brief history of the controversial "King of Pop." They share their own musical preferences and discuss which modern musicians are like Michael Jackson. You may want to use this lesson as a springboard to discuss Michael Jackson's complicated legacy. Is it possible to separate the artist from the art?
Focus
topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
pop music
pop culture
Vocabulary
talent
solo
take off
debut
signature
tabloid
custody
biological
make up for
exotic
involuntary manslaughter
rehearse