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Stephen King

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/stephen-king

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Stephen King born?

  2. 2. Where was Stephen King born?

  3. 3. What is the career?

  4. 4. What is Stephen King known for?

  5. 5. Why is Stephen King called the "King of Horror"?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Gothic Literature

  • Literary Realism

  • Cultural Phenomenon

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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