Toy Story

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/toy-story

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 Toy Story?Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
2. What is the production studio?Pixar Animation Studios
3. What is the year of premiere?1995
4. What makes Toy Story special in movie history?Toy Story was the first feature-length movie made entirely with computer animation, showing how digital technology can create detailed and lively characters and worlds.
5. Why did Woody feel jealous of Buzz Lightyear?Woody was worried that Buzz would replace him as Andy's favorite toy, so he felt jealous and wanted to prove he was still important.

Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI): The application of computer graphics to create or enhance visual elements in films, television, and other media.
Obsolescence: The state of being no longer useful, fashionable, or effective; becoming outdated.
Multimedia Franchise: A collection of related media products, such as films, television shows, books, and merchandise, all based on a common intellectual property.
Narrative Arc: The structural framework of a story, including its progression, climax, and resolution.