George Lucas

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/george-lucas

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 George Lucas born?May 14, 1944
2. Where was George Lucas born?Modesto, California, USA
3. What is the career?Filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist
4. Who is George Lucas?George Lucas is a famous filmmaker from California who created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies.
5. What is Star Wars?Star Wars is a space adventure movie with spaceships, Jedi, and the Force, made by George Lucas in 1977.

New Hollywood Movement: A film era in the late 1960s and 1970s characterized by director-driven, auteur-style films with more complex themes.
Modern Blockbuster: A highly successful, big-budget film that generates massive box office revenue and often spawns sequels and merchandise.