The Last of Us

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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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-last-of-us

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 game series creators?Naughty Dog
2. What is the first game release date?June 2013
3. What is the fungus that turns people into monsters in The Last of Us?It is a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus that can infect humans and change their bodies into scary creatures.
4. Who are the main characters Joel and Ellie?Joel is a tough smuggler who lost his daughter, and Ellie is a brave teenage girl who is immune to the fungus.

Post-apocalyptic Setting: A narrative genre that depicts the end of civilization, often due to a catastrophic event, and the subsequent struggle for survival.
Action-Adventure Game: A video game genre that combines elements of action, such as combat, with adventure elements, like exploration and puzzle-solving.
Media Franchise: A collection of related media, such as games, films, books, and merchandise, that share a common universe and characters.