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Small Whale · Reading worksheet

J. K. Simmons

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/j--k--simmons

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was J. K. Simmons born?

  2. 2. Where was J. K. Simmons born?

  3. 3. What kinds of characters does J. K. Simmons play?

  4. 4. How many movies and shows has J. K. Simmons worked in?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Character Actor

  • Academy Award (Oscar)

  • Prolific

  • Versatility

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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Cite your source

J. K. Simmons. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/j--k--simmons. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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