Netflix

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/netflix

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 service type?American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
2. What is the global subscriber base?Exceeded 301.6 million paid memberships across more than 190 countries by 2025
3. How did Netflix change from DVDs to streaming?Netflix began in 1997 by sending DVDs by mail, then in 2007 started streaming movies over the internet, so people could watch instantly without waiting for a package.
4. Why does Netflix make its own shows and movies?Netflix creates its own shows, called Netflix Originals, to give viewers exclusive stories that only you can see, and it helps the company stand out from other services.

Over-the-top (OTT) streaming: Delivery of audio-visual content directly to viewers via the internet, bypassing traditional broadcast or cable distribution networks.
Video on demand (VOD): A media system allowing users to select and watch content at their convenience, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.
Netflix Originals: Content that is produced, co-produced, or exclusively licensed by Netflix, forming a significant portion of its proprietary library.
Subscription model: A business strategy where customers pay a recurring fee for access to a service or product over a defined period.