Olena Zelenska

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/olena-zelenska

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 Olena Zelenska born?February 6, 1978
2. Where was Olena Zelenska born?Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
3. How big is Olena Zelenska?Children's health, education reform, gender equality, and international advocacy
4. What is the previous career?Screenwriter and co-founder of Kvartal 95 studio
5. What is the became first lady?2019
6. Who is Olena Zelenska?Olena Zelenska is a Ukrainian writer who became the First Lady of Ukraine. She was born on February 6, 1978, and started her career as a screenwriter.

Screenwriter: A professional who authors scripts for visual media, developing plot, characters, and dialogue.
First Lady: The spouse of a head of state, often undertaking public duties and advocacy roles.
Advocacy: The act of supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy through public speaking or writing.
Diplomacy: The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups.