Understanding a Biography: Michael Jackson

1. What do you know about Michael Jackson's birth from reading this short biography? Evidence definition and meaning Learn about the word "evidence" by clicking on it. evidence Wealthy definition and meaning Learn the meaning and pronunciation of "wealthy" by clicking on the box. wealthy 2. What evidence does the biography give that the Jacksons were not wealthy? Strict dictionary definition Click on the word "strict" to learn its meaning. While there, click on the sentences tab to see how "strict" is used in sentences. strict Definition for English-Language Learners from Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary Learn the meaning of "assert" and "assertion" by clicking on the words above. You will also discover many synonyms for these words. assert / assertion 3. What are two examples given in the text to support the assertion that Michael's father was very strict? definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary Learn the meaning of "regret" by clicking on the box. regret 4. Although Michael became very famous, what did he regret about his younger years? Achievement definition and meaning Learn the meaning and pronunciation of "achievement" by clicking on it. achievement 5. What was one of Michael's crowning achievements? Definition of INNOVATION Learn the meaning of "innovation," as well as some of its synonyms by clicking on it. innovation 6. What was one innovation that Michael brought to the music industry? Great! You have completed the assignment. I hope you have learned some new vocabulary and that you will remember it for a quiz next class.