Introduce Grade 2 students to Oprah Winfrey, one of North America's most influential media leaders and philanthropists.
Read the biography, then try the questions. Every answer is in the text above them, so if you are not sure, go back and look rather than guessing. Some of these words are hard — that is what the explanations are for.
Media Mogul, Philanthropist & TV Icon
Born: January 29, 1954 — Kosciusko, Mississippi
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most powerful and influential women in the world. She rose from a childhood of poverty and hardship to become a billionaire media mogul, actress, and philanthropist.
She was born in a small town in Mississippi and raised largely by her grandmother. Life was difficult, but Oprah found comfort in reading and storytelling. She won a full scholarship to college and began working in radio while still in high school.
In 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show went national. It became the highest-rated talk show in television history and ran for 25 years. Her warmth, honesty, and ability to connect with people made her beloved by millions.
Oprah founded her own television network, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and became the first Black female billionaire in North America. Her book club introduced millions of readers to great literature.
She has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to causes including education, healthcare, and disaster relief. She built a school for girls in South Africa and supports scholarships for thousands of students every year.
Who largely raised Oprah?
When did Oprah begin working in radio?
How long did The Oprah Winfrey Show run?
What did Oprah become the first Black woman in North America to be?
Select every cause the passage says Oprah has donated to, then press Check.
Click these in the order the passage tells them.