Serena Williams

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/serena-williams

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 Serena Williams born?September 26, 1981
2. Where was Serena Williams born?Saginaw, Michigan, USA
3. How long is Serena Williams?Competed at the highest level for over 25 years, achieving sustained dominance
4. How did Serena start playing tennis?She began playing on public courts in Compton, California, with her father teaching her and her sister Venus.
5. How many Grand Slam singles titles has Serena won?Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era.

Open Era: The period in tennis history, commencing in 1968, that permits professional players to compete in Grand Slam tournaments.
Grand Slam Singles Titles: Championship victories in singles competition at the four major annual tennis tournaments: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Advocacy: The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy, often to influence public opinion or legislation.
Cultural Icon: A person who is widely recognized and admired for their influence on society, art, fashion, or popular culture.