The Lion King

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-lion-king

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 Lion King?Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton
2. What is the production studio?Walt Disney Feature Animation
3. What is the musical score composer?Hans Zimmer
4. What is the story of The Lion King about?It follows Simba, a brave young lion, who goes on an adventure to become the king of the Pride Lands. He learns about responsibility, loss, and destiny while facing challenges from his uncle Scar.
5. Why did the movie change from a nature documentary to a musical?Disney wanted to make a musical, which is a hallmark of their successful animated films. This shift led to new creative ideas and a different style for the story.

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National Film Registry: A list maintained by the U.S. Library of Congress of films deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.