Shira Haas

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/shira-haas

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 Shira Haas born?May 11, 1995
2. Where was Shira Haas born?Tel Aviv, Israel
3. What is the debut film?Princess (2014)
4. What is the international breakthrough role?Esther 'Esty' Shapiro in Unorthodox (2020)
5. Who is Shira Haas?Shira Haas is an Israeli actress who began acting in childhood theatre and became famous for her roles in TV shows and movies.
6. What is the show Unorthodox about?Unorthodox follows a young woman named Esty who leaves her Hasidic community in Brooklyn to start a new life in Berlin. Shira Haas plays Esty and shows her brave journey.

Transnational Stardom: Fame and recognition that extends across multiple countries and cultures, transcending national borders.
Nuanced Performance: An acting portrayal that subtly conveys complex emotions, motivations, and inner thoughts of a character.
Cultural Representation: The way different groups of people are shown in media, aiming for accuracy and diversity.