I Know What You Did Last Summer

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/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer

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. Who wrote I Know What You Did Last Summer?Kevin Williamson
2. What is the film title?I Know What You Did Last Summer
3. What is the year of release?1997
4. Why do the characters keep a secret in the film?They were involved in a car accident that hurt someone, and they promised each other not to tell anyone about it.
5. How does the hook show up in the movie?The bad person uses a big metal hook on their hand to try to catch the friends and make them feel guilty.

Slasher Film: A subgenre of horror cinema characterized by a killer who systematically murders a group of people, often with a bladed weapon, and a focus on suspense and gore.
Urban Legend: A contemporary legend or folklore, often presented as true, that circulates through retelling and is frequently adapted to local contexts.
Franchise: A series of interconnected creative works, such as films, books, or television shows, that share a common narrative universe, characters, or themes.
Meta-commentary: Commentary that refers to itself or the conventions of its genre, often used in films to acknowledge their own artificiality or cinematic nature.