Charlie Chaplin

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

Charlie Chaplin grew up in orphanages and on the streets. After joining a musical troupe, he became the first movie star and a pioneer in movie making. He is known worldwide as "The Little Tramp."

This lesson mentions politics and communism. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
film industry

Vocabulary

pioneer
orphanage
tramp
cane
star
wealthy
popular
view
allow
honorary
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane