The Conners

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/the-conners

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. What is the show type?American television sitcom
2. What is the originating series?Direct continuation of the ABC sitcom 'Roseanne'
3. Why did "The Conners" start after "Roseanne" was cancelled?It started because the previous show "Roseanne" was cancelled, and the network wanted to keep the family on TV without the controversial star.
4. When did "The Conners" first air on TV?It first aired on October 16, 2018.

Sitcom: A genre of television programming characterized by recurring characters in a common environment, often featuring humorous dialogue and situations.
Spin-off: A television program or other work derived from a previous work, in which the same characters or themes are continued.
Executive Producer: A producer who oversees the financial and administrative aspects of the production of a film or television show, often with significant creative input.
Continuation: The act of continuing something, especially a state or situation, after an interruption or a change in circumstances.