Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory

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 film production year?1970
2. What is the screenplay development?Roald Dahl's original screenplay underwent uncredited revisions by David Seltzer
3. What is "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" about?It is a 1971 movie that shows a magical chocolate factory and five kids who learn lessons about good and bad choices.
4. Who made the movie and who sang the songs?Gene Wilder played Willy Wonka, and the songs were written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

Adaptation: A work (like a film) created from the story of another work (like a book).
Moral Allegory: A story where characters and events represent abstract ideas about right and wrong.
Cinematic Experience: The overall feeling and impact of watching a film, including its visuals, sound, and story.
Pop Culture Icon: A person, character, or object that is widely recognized and influential in popular culture.