Lena Waithe

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/lena-waithe

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 Lena Waithe born?May 17, 1984
2. What is Lena Waithe known for?Lena Waithe is a screenwriter, producer, and actress who creates TV shows and movies. She won an Emmy for writing the "Master of None" episode "Thanksgiving".
3. Why did Lena Waithe win an Emmy award?She wrote the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Master of None" about coming out to her mother. The episode was praised and earned her the award.

Screenwriter: An individual who writes scripts for film, television, and other visual media, detailing dialogue, action, and scene descriptions.
Producer: A key figure in media production, responsible for managing and overseeing the development, financing, and execution of a project.
Primetime Emmy Award: A highly esteemed award presented annually for outstanding achievements in American television programming, particularly during evening broadcast hours.
Showrunner: The head writer and executive producer of a television series, responsible for its creative direction and day-to-day operations.