Michael Jackson

Famous People

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?

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
pop music
pop culture

Vocabulary

talent
soul
too off
debuted
signature
tabloid
custody
biological
make up for
exotic pet
involuntary manslaughter
rehearse
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane