Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)

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/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-film

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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)?John August
2. What is the film genre?Musical fantasy film
3. What is the director?Tim Burton
4. What is the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" about?It follows Charlie Bucket and four other children as they tour Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, learning lessons about behavior and imagination.
5. Who plays Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka in the 2005 film?Freddie Highmore plays Charlie, and Johnny Depp plays the eccentric Willy Wonka.

Adaptation: A film or book that is based on another work, such as a novel.
Practical Effects: Filmmaking techniques using physical props, sets, and stunts rather than computer-generated imagery.
Score: The original music composed specifically for a film.
Consumerism: The belief that buying and consuming goods is beneficial to the economy and society.