Growing Pains

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/growing-pains

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 series genre?American television sitcom
2. What is the creator?Neal Marlens
3. What is "Growing Pains" about?It is a TV sitcom that follows the Seaver family and their everyday life, showing how they solve family problems together.
4. When did "Growing Pains" first air?The show started on ABC on September 24, 1985.

American television sitcom: A genre of television programming characterized by recurring characters, comedic situations, and a focus on domestic or workplace settings.
Narrative Structure: The organizational framework of a story, including plot development, character arcs, and thematic progression.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that serves as a point of reference or shared experience for a society or group.