Sleepless in Seattle

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/sleepless-in-seattle

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. Where is Sleepless in Seattle?Seattle, Washington, USA
2. How many people live in Sleepless in Seattle?Approximately 737,012 (as of 2020)
3. What is the capital of Sleepless in Seattle?Olympia (State Capital); Seattle is the most populous city
4. What language do people speak in Sleepless in Seattle?English is the primary language; a diverse population speaks many others
5. When was Sleepless in Seattle built?November 13, 1851
6. What is Sleepless in Seattle about?It is a romantic comedy where Sam Baldwin, a widowed dad, and Annie Reed, a journalist, fall in love, but they only meet at the very end of the story.

Romantic Comedy: A film genre that combines humor with the development of a romantic relationship, often culminating in a happy ending.
Screenplay: The written work detailing the dialogue, action, and setting for a film or television production.
Narrative Structure: The way a story is organized and presented, including plot, pacing, and character development.
Economic Hub: A city or region that is a center for significant commercial and industrial activity.