Once you have finished the Oprah assignment, watch CNN Student News from the last three days (Mon, Tues, and Wed)
From each day, pick one story and do more research on it.
In a Google Doc, tell me 5 additional facts you discovered that were not mentioned on the news.
Share with me when finished.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
7th Grade 12/6
In continuing to look at the way our world is impacted by others, we are going to delve into the life story of Oprah Winfrey. We will look at how the world has impacted her, as well as her enormous impact on the world.
First, read this bio and watch the associated videos:
http://www.biography.com/people/oprah-winfrey-9534419#synopsis
After you do this, answer these questions in a new Google Doc named "Oprah" and share with me. COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. How might a person's media influence be harmful or helpful to the public?
2. Why do you think Oprah is such an activist for children's rights? How do her own experiences factor into this?
3. Write a brief summary of the "Success and Fame" section of the article.
4. Why do you think Life magazine called Oprah "the most influential woman of her generation"? What information might they have used to make this statement?
5. How did she become a respectful talk show host during a time when talk shows where considered increasingly trashy? From what you know of her personality, why do you think she chose this route?
6. What cities has Ms. Winfrey lived in over the course of her life?
7. What interview finally brought the OWN Network into prominence? How did Oprah feel about the interview afterwards?
8. According to Forbes Magazine, what are Oprah's financial accomplishments?
9. How has Oprah used her fame and fortune to help others?
First, read this bio and watch the associated videos:
http://www.biography.com/people/oprah-winfrey-9534419#synopsis
After you do this, answer these questions in a new Google Doc named "Oprah" and share with me. COMPLETE SENTENCES
1. How might a person's media influence be harmful or helpful to the public?
2. Why do you think Oprah is such an activist for children's rights? How do her own experiences factor into this?
3. Write a brief summary of the "Success and Fame" section of the article.
4. Why do you think Life magazine called Oprah "the most influential woman of her generation"? What information might they have used to make this statement?
5. How did she become a respectful talk show host during a time when talk shows where considered increasingly trashy? From what you know of her personality, why do you think she chose this route?
6. What cities has Ms. Winfrey lived in over the course of her life?
7. What interview finally brought the OWN Network into prominence? How did Oprah feel about the interview afterwards?
8. According to Forbes Magazine, what are Oprah's financial accomplishments?
9. How has Oprah used her fame and fortune to help others?
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