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““King of Pop”King of Pop”

3. What do you know about Michael Jackson?
Write it down in the bubbles.
MICHAEL JACKSON
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4. MICHAEL JACKSON’S biography
Michael Jackson was born in Indiana, U.S.A, on August 19,
1958. Michael's father, Joe Jackson, worked as a crane
operator. His mother, Katherine, looked after the family
and sometimes took part time jobs. Michael's parents loved
music. His dad played the the guitar and his mother sang
and played the piano.

5. The Jackson Family
Michael grew up in a big family. He had five brothers and three
sisters. The Jacksons were poor and lived in a small house with
just two bedrooms for eleven people.
A Strict Father
Joe Jackson was a very strict father. He didn't allow the kids to
have a lot of friends He would push the boys to practice for hours
or he would hit them.
Michael (center) singing with the Jackson 5

6. Michael Begins a Solo Career
In 1978 Michael met music producer Quincy Jones .He broke away from the
family band and in 1979, Michael released the album Off the Wall." Michael
was now one of the biggest stars in music.
Thriller
In late 1982 released the album Thriller. The album was a huge success. It
had seven top ten singles and won eight Grammy awards.
Eventually, Thriller would become the best selling album of all time. Michael
had now become the biggest star in the music industry.
In 1968, the Jackson 5 signed a record contract with Motown Records.
Their first album, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5, reached #1 on the R &
B chart.
Later Career
He released several more successful albums including Bad (1987),
Dangerous (1991), HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995),
and Invincible (2001).

7. Private Life
Michael Jackson led an interesting and strange, private life. He lived in a
large complex he named Neverland Ranch. Neverland was part home, part
amusement park. The ranch had a zoo too.
Michael was married twice. His first marriage was to Lisa Marie Presley,
daughter of the famous rock singer Elvis Presley. His second marriage was to
a nursing assistant named Debbie Rowe. He had two children, Michael Joseph
Jackson and Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, with Debbie before they were
divorced. Michael also had a third child, Prince Michael Jackson II, but the
mother's identity is unknown.

8. Changing Appearance
Michael was also famous for changing his appearance. Over the years
his nose became thinner, his face changed shape, and his skin tone
became lighter.
Death
Michael died of a heart attack on June 25, 2009. He was fifty years
old. The heart attack was likely caused by drugs he was taking to
help him sleep.

9. •Read the following statements and choose the best answer.
• Michael Jackson was born in
a. India
b. Indianapolis
c. Indiana
• He had
a. two brothers and one sister
b. five brothers and two sisters
c. five brothers and three sisters
• Michael’s dad
a .was very good
b. very patient
c. very strict
• Jackson five is the name of a
a. song
b. his band
c. of his dog

10. • “ Off the Wall” was released
a. in 1979
b. 2004
c. 1987
• He lived
a. in a park
b. in a big house with a park
c. in a little house
• He had
a. one child
b. three children
c. no children
• CLICK on the following link if you want to DANCE with Michael Jackson. Enjoy it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA
• Webgraphy: http://www.ducksters.com/biography/entertainers/michael_jackson.php