Tami Stronach

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/tami-stronach

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 Tami Stronach born?July 31, 1972
2. Where was Tami Stronach born?Israel
3. What was Tami Stronach's job?Actor, dancer, filmmaker, and professor
4. What is the most notable role?The Childlike Empress in 'The NeverEnding Story' (1984)
5. Who is Tami Stronach?Tami Stronach is a former child actor who became a dancer, teacher, filmmaker, and advocate for young performers.
6. What movie did she act in as a child?She played the Childlike Empress in the 1984 fantasy film "The NeverEnding Story" directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

Childlike Empress: A pivotal character in 'The NeverEnding Story,' representing the essence of imagination and the need for human connection.
Pivoted: Executed a significant change in direction or strategy, often in response to evolving circumstances or personal growth.
Advocacy: The public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy, especially in the arts and for young performers.
Academic: Relating to education and scholarship, particularly at a university or college level.