Emily Watson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emily-watson

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 Emily Watson born?January 14, 1967
2. Where was Emily Watson born?London, England
3. What is the early career highlight?Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1992
4. What is the debut film acclaim?Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'Breaking the Waves' (1996)
5. What is Emily Watson known for?Emily Watson is an English actress who began her career in theatre and has acted in many movies and TV shows.
6. Why did Emily Watson get an Oscar nomination for Breaking the Waves?She played Bess McNeill, a woman who sacrifices for love, and her powerful performance earned her a Best Actress nomination.

Stagecraft: The art and technique of designing and executing theatrical productions.
Biopic: A film that tells the life story of a real person.