Lisa Ann Walter

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.

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1. When was Lisa Ann Walter born?
2. Where was Lisa Ann Walter born?
3. What is the television series?
4. What is the game show earnings?
5. What role did Lisa Ann Walter play in Disney's 1998 remake of 'The Parent Trap'?
6. Why is Lisa Ann Walter famous for her role in 'Abbott Elementary'?

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.

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1. When was Lisa Ann Walter born?August 3, 1963
2. Where was Lisa Ann Walter born?Jersey City, New Jersey
3. What is the television series?Abbott Elementary (2021–present), Life's Work (1996–1997)
4. What is the game show earnings?Ranked eighteenth highest-earning game show contestant with $1,187,500
5. What role did Lisa Ann Walter play in Disney's 1998 remake of 'The Parent Trap'?She played Chessy, the warm and capable housekeeper.
6. Why is Lisa Ann Walter famous for her role in 'Abbott Elementary'?She plays Melissa Schemmenti, a funny teacher, and her performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Romantic Comedy: A genre of film or television that combines humor with a central romantic plot.
Sitcom: A genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode.