Home Alone (franchise)

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/home-alone--franchise-

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 original concept creator?John Hughes
2. What is the directors of first two films?Chris Columbus
3. What is the Home Alone franchise about?Home Alone is a series of holiday movies about a young boy named Kevin McCallister who is left home alone and must outsmart burglars.
4. Why do people love the Home Alone movies?People love the movies because they mix family drama, comedy, and suspense, and they show kids using clever tricks to protect their home during Christmas.

Slapstick Comedy: A genre of comedy characterized by exaggerated physical activity and comical misfortune.
Film Franchise: A series of interconnected films produced by the same studio, often featuring recurring characters or themes.
Distribution Models: The various ways films are made available to audiences, including theatrical release, television broadcast, and streaming services.