Chris Sanders

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/chris-sanders

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 Chris Sanders born?March 12, 1962
2. Where was Chris Sanders born?San Diego, California, USA
3. What is the live-action directorial debut?The Call of the Wild (2020)
4. What is the voice role?Provided the voice for Stitch in numerous media appearances
5. Who is Chris Sanders?He is a filmmaker who made famous animated movies like Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. He writes and directs stories that show how people can feel like outsiders and find family.
6. What is Lilo & Stitch about?It is a movie about a Hawaiian girl named Lilo and her alien friend Stitch, who learns about family and belonging. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

Filmmaker: An individual involved in the creation of motion pictures, encompassing directing, writing, and producing.
Animated Feature: A full-length film primarily created using animation techniques, often recognized for artistic and narrative merit.
Live-Action: A cinematic production featuring real actors and settings, as opposed to animation or visual effects.
Thematic Exploration: The process of examining and developing recurring ideas or messages within a narrative work.