Summary
Ready for an audience with the queen of a media empire? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the extraordinary Oprah Winfrey! You’ll find out about her childhood and the obstacles she overcame to get her start in television. You’ll also discover why people have come to respect her as a media personality, and how she’s helped people overcome their personal problems! Plus, you’ll learn about some of the other endeavors that Oprah has worked on--and just how successful she has become on a worldwide scale. Make sure you tune in to this special movie!
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Oprah Winfrey:
- What is one new thing you learned about oprah winfrey?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining oprah winfrey.
- Draw or give one example of your own.