Judy Sheindlin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/judy-sheindlin

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 Judy Sheindlin born?October 21, 1942
2. Where was Judy Sheindlin born?Brooklyn, New York City, New York
3. What was Judy Sheindlin's job?Former family court judge in New York City before transitioning to television

Jurist: An individual who is learned in the law and often serves as a judge or legal scholar.
Arbitration: A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party hears both sides and makes a binding decision.
Nielsen Ratings: A measurement system used to determine the audience size and composition of television programming.
Daytime Emmy Award: An award presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for excellence in daytime television programming.