Shrek (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/shrek-5

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 literary inspiration?Loosely adapted from William Steig's 1990 picture book, 'Shrek!'
2. What is the production company?DreamWorks Animation
3. What is Shrek about?Shrek is a story about an ogre who loves his privacy and adventures that flip classic fairy tale rules with lots of humor.
4. Why did Shrek become so popular?It broke fairy tale rules, used clever jokes, and had amazing CGI animation that wowed both kids and grown-ups.

Subversive Narrative: A story that intentionally challenges and undermines established conventions or expectations.
Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI): The use of computer graphics to create or contribute to images in art, printed media, etc.
Transmedia Storytelling: The technique of telling a single story or story experience across multiple platforms and formats.