The Holiday

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/the-holiday

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. Who wrote The Holiday?Nancy Meyers
2. What is the film production year?2006
3. What is the primary filming locations?Surrey, England and Los Angeles, California
4. What is the movie "The Holiday" about?It’s a Christmas story where two women swap houses and find new love and adventures.
5. Why do the main characters swap houses?They want to escape heartbreak and try a fresh start in a new place.

Home Exchange: A travel arrangement where individuals swap residences for a specified period, facilitating cultural immersion and cost-effective travel.
Romantic Comedy: A genre characterized by a lighthearted tone, humorous situations, and a central focus on romantic relationships and their development.
Transatlantic: Relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean; specifically, between Europe and North America.
Narrative Metaphor: A literary device where a story element represents a deeper, abstract idea or concept, such as displacement symbolizing emotional turmoil.