List of video games featuring Mario

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

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/list-of-video-games-featuring-mario

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 creator?Shigeru Miyamoto
2. What is the debut game?Donkey Kong (1981)
3. What is Mario and why is he famous?Mario is a plumber who appears in many video games. He is famous because he helps rescue Princess Peach and has been in over 200 games.
4. How did Mario start in video games?Mario first appeared as "Jumpman" in the 1981 game Donkey Kong. He was a simple sprite that jumped over obstacles.

Mascot: A symbolic figure representing an organization, brand, or event, often used for marketing.
Platforming Game: A genre characterized by jumping between platforms, often involving vertical and horizontal navigation.
Franchise: A series of related creative works, such as films, books, or video games, often featuring recurring characters or themes.