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Oprah Winfrey Opens New School in Africa
Students locate Africa and share their knowledge of the continent, then read a news article about Oprah Winfrey building a school in South Africa. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
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Oprah Winfrey
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Oprah Winfrey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Oprah Winfrey
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.
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Character Education: Caring- Oprah Winfrey
Students explore celebrity philanthropy. In this character development instructional activity, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.
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Black History: Celebrities
In these Black history worksheets, students learn about important African American people. Students trace the people's names and then bubble in the correct descriptions for each person.
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Paley Center for Media: She Made It: Oprah Winfrey
Provides a summary, biography, and a collection of Oprah Winfrey. Click on the tabs to access these.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Oprah Winfrey
A biography of Oprah Winfrey, the much-loved and phenomenally successful talk show host and entertainment executive. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
A&E Television
History.com: Black History Milestones
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Picturing Business in America: Oprah Winfrey
As part of an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal is this picture of Oprah Winfrey accompanied by a brief biography emphasizing her success in business.
Read Works
Read Works: Great Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about five famous African Americans: Oprah Winfrey, Robert L. Curbeam Jr., Nikki Giovanni, Savion Glover, and Rosa Parks. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Read Works: African American Leaders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about five African American leaders: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Condoleezza Rice, George Washington Carver, anD3845:D4144lable to help students build skills in...
Black Past
Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Oprah Winfrey
Biographical details on Oprah Winfrey, American television personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose syndicated daily talk show was among the most popular of the genre.
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Oprah.com: Oprah Winfrey's Biography
Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Oprah Winfrey
Investigate the biography of Oprah Winfrey including her childhood, early career as a news anchor, becoming famous as a talk show host, and her work as an actress on this site.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Oprah Winfrey
Interesting life story about American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey.
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Oprah Winfrey's Biography
Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...
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Time 100: Oprah Winfrey
Read about Oprah and why she is declared one of the 100 most influential people of the twentieth century.
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Time 100: Oprah Winfrey
Read about Oprah and why she is declared one of the 100 most influential people of the twentieth century.
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Oprah Winfrey
As part of an exhibit of hedcuts from the Wall Street Journal is this picture of Oprah Winfrey accompanied by a brief biography emphasizing her success in business.