Squid Game

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/squid-game

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 series creator?Hwang Dong-hyuk
2. What is the number of episodes (season 1)?9 episodes
3. Why are the games in Squid Game scary?In the show, the games are not just fun—they can decide if someone stays safe or faces danger. This shows how even games we love can become risky when people are in trouble.
4. How does Squid Game use childhood games?The series takes games we play on playgrounds and changes the rules so that winning means a big prize, but losing can lead to big problems. This helps the story show how society can treat people unfairly.

Dystopian Fiction: A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with unjust or frightening societies.
Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.
Social Commentary: The act of expressing opinions on the flaws or merits of society, often through art or literature.