Breaking News in Yuba County

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Date:

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/breaking-news-in-yuba-county

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. Who wrote Breaking News in Yuba County?Amanda Idoko
2. What is the film genre?Black comedy thriller
3. What is the director?Tate Taylor
4. Who directed the film?The movie was directed by Tate Taylor.
5. Which actors star in the movie?The film features Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes.

Black Comedy: A genre that uses humor to address dark, morbid, or taboo subjects, often for satirical effect.
Thriller: A genre characterized by suspense, excitement, and a sense of anticipation or dread.
Ensemble Cast: A cast of actors where multiple actors share equally important leading roles, rather than a single protagonist.
Screenplay: The written script for a film, containing dialogue, character actions, and scene descriptions.