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Cinema of the United States

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/cinema-of-the-united-states

Step 2 · Questions

1. Where is Cinema of the United States?
2. How many people live in Cinema of the United States?
3. How big is Cinema of the United States?
4. What language do people speak in Cinema of the United States?
5. What money is used in Cinema of the United States?
6. Which continent is Cinema of the United States in?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

Studio System
CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery)
Streaming Services

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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Answer key (teacher copy)

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Cinema of the United States?Primarily Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
2. How many people live in Cinema of the United States?Approximately 334.8 million people (2024)
3. How big is Cinema of the United States?9,833,520 km²
4. What language do people speak in Cinema of the United States?English
5. What money is used in Cinema of the United States?United States Dollar ($)
6. Which continent is Cinema of the United States in?North America

Studio System: A historical model where major film studios controlled all aspects of production, distribution, and exhibition.
CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery): The use of computer graphics to create or enhance images in films, often for special effects.
Streaming Services: Online platforms that deliver movies and TV shows directly to viewers over the internet.