Crocodile Dundee

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/crocodile-dundee

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. What is the film production budget?Under $10 million
2. What is the australian box office performance?Highest-grossing film of all time in Australia
3. What is Crocodile Dundee about?It’s a movie about a tough guy from the Australian Outback who ends up in New York City.
4. Why did the movie become so popular?It had a small budget but a clever story and a funny mix of the Outback and city life that many people liked.

Commercial Viability: The potential for a product or service to be successful and profitable in the marketplace.
Cultural Commentary: The use of art or media to analyze and critique societal norms, values, and behaviors.
Archetype: A recurring symbol, character type, or narrative pattern that is universally understood.
Franchise: A series of related creative works, such as films or books, that share a common theme or characters.