Carl Weathers

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/carl-weathers

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Carl Weathers born?January 14, 1948
2. Where was Carl Weathers born?New Orleans, Louisiana
3. What is the television series?Street Justice (1991–1993), Arrested Development (2004, 2013), The Mandalorian (2019–2023)
4. What sport did Carl Weathers play before becoming an actor?Carl Weathers played football. He was a college star for the San Diego State Aztecs, then played in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders and in the CFL for the BC Lions.
5. Who did Carl Weathers play in the Rocky movies?He played the boxer Apollo Creed, the famous rival of Rocky Balboa.

Gridiron Football: The sport of American or Canadian football, characterized by its rectangular field and strategic play.
Linebacker: A defensive football player positioned behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping the run and covering passes.
Sci-Fi Action Film: A movie genre that combines science fiction elements with action-packed sequences and thrilling plots.
Primetime Emmy Award: A highly esteemed award recognizing outstanding achievement in the television industry in the United States.