Duck Dynasty

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/duck-dynasty

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 show's network?A&E
2. What is the business origin?West Monroe, Louisiana
3. Who started Duck Commander?Phil Robertson started Duck Commander, the company that makes duck calls.
4. Why did the show become so popular?The show was popular because it showed real family life, funny moments, and the family's famous beards and values.

Reality Television: A genre that purports to document unscripted real-life events and situations, often with a focus on interpersonal dynamics.
Sitcom Format: A narrative structure commonly found in situation comedies, characterized by recurring characters, comedic scenarios, and often a laugh track.
Syndication: The process of licensing television programs to multiple broadcast stations or networks for rebroadcast after their initial run.