The One and Only Ivan Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 2020)

The One and Only Ivan Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 2020) challenges students to get the most out of this film that is based on the true story of Ivan the lowland gorilla. Ask students to connect with Ivan’s journey, evaluate what being a silverback means to him, and analyze his decisions. Compare and contrast the other circus animals and rank their likelihood of surviving in the ‘wild’. Discuss what Stella means when she says that humans try to make amends, and judge whether or not Mack needs to make amends. Finally challenge students to write a persuasive essay on whether or not zoos and circuses should exist.

This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.

This product .zip file includes:

• A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
• A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
  *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
  *A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
  *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
  **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.

**Distance Learning Tips:

• Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
• Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
• Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss

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