Monica Lewinsky

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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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/monica-lewinsky

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 Monica Lewinsky born?July 23, 1973
2. Where was Monica Lewinsky born?Washington, D.C
3. What is the education?Master of Science in Psychology from the London School of Economics (2006)
4. What is the career?White House intern, fashion designer, advertising spokesperson, television personality, and activist
5. Who is Monica Lewinsky?Monica Lewinsky is a woman who once worked as a White House intern and later became a well-known advocate against cyberbullying.
6. What happened when she was a White House intern?While she was an intern, she had a relationship with President Bill Clinton, which became a major news story and led to a scandal.

Clinton-Lewinsky scandal: A significant political scandal in the United States involving an extramarital affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, leading to impeachment proceedings.
Impeachment: A formal process by which a legislative body can bring charges against a public official, potentially resulting in their removal from office.
Cyberbullying: The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature, causing significant psychological distress.
Digital Citizenship: The responsible and ethical use of technology and online resources, emphasizing safety, respect, and critical thinking in the digital realm.