Maria Shriver

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/maria-shriver

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 Maria Shriver born?November 6, 1955
2. Where was Maria Shriver born?Chicago, Illinois, United States
3. Who is Maria Shriver?Maria Shriver is a journalist, author, and founder who has worked for TV networks like CBS and NBC and helps people learn about important topics.
4. What did Maria Shriver do on TV?She anchored shows such as CBS Morning News, NBC's Today and Nightly News, and was a reporter on Dateline NBC, sharing news with many viewers.

Journalism: The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasting news.
Advocacy: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its earnings to achieve its goals, not to make money for owners.
Alzheimer's disease: A progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.