Elvis Presley Fact File | Differentiated Reading

A lovely fact file to support learning on Elvis Presley

Polish those blue suede shoes, we're in for a wild ride with this Elvis Presley Fact File. 

Your students will learn lots of fascinating information about the 'king of rock 'n' roll' and his career in this fabulous reading activity, such as his black belt in karate and his love of blue. 

Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) is a cultural icon of the 20th century, known for his music, acting abilities, and overall charisma. His talent and innovation set a course for the acceptance of 'Rock 'n' Roll' music in mainstream households, and went on to inspire major players in the music industry such as The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen.  

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Here are some quick facts that you could write on the whiteboard when teaching about Elvis Presley. 

• Elvis Presley was hailed the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
• Elvis is celebrated in five musical Halls of Fame: Rock 'n' Roll, Country, Gospel, Rockabilly and R&B.
• Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide.
• Over 150 different albums and singles by Elvis have been certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum.
• His first hit was "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956 and heading straight to the top of the charts.
• He starred in his first movie 'Love Me Tender' in 1956.
• He bought a mansion in Memphis that was named Graceland. It is now used as an Elvis Presley museum. 

How can I use this Elvis Presley Fact File?

This resource has differentiated fact files about Elvis Presley's life and music. Each fact file has differentiated question and answer sheets, so you can tailor it to your students' needs. 

Use this resource to teach your students about cultural and musical icons, and to also test individual reading comprehension skills. The topic will help to spark a discussion about music from different social, cultural, and historical contexts, and students can share their opinions in class. 

This resource is the perfect accompaniment to this PowerPoint all about the life of Elvis Presley from 1935-1977. These resources are perfect to use for writing projects. Students could write a biography about Elvis Presley as part of a narrative writing topic, or use it as inspiration for writing a fictional descriptive story about a musician.