This Thirteen Days Movie Guide | Cuban Missile Crisis | JFK | Cold War (PG13 - 2000) challenges students analyze the portrayal of JFK’s team, their differing perspectives, and their efforts to avoid conflict. Investigate the significance of Adlai’s role as the UN spokesperson and the implications of believing Fomin as a representative of Khrushchev. Examine the potential consequences of trading missiles in Turkey for missiles in Cuba and the importance of the timeline for missile removal. Think like a director and discuss what effect the black and white scenes have on the viewer. Finally, research contemporary events with differing opinions on military force and diplomatic solutions and compare them to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This resource consists of 14 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 (5 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 Slides Version of the Movie Guide *A generic, editable movie guide permission slip *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 are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie. **Distance Learning Tips: Distribute the Google Slides 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 Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020) Onward by Disney (PG - 2020) The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

1917 Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2019) follows Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield on their dangerous mission. Think critically about how they react to life or death circumstances and the decisions they make along the way. Compare the German/English trenches and infrastructure and how the movie exhibits features of trench/attrition warfare. Think like a director and explore how the film’s unique editing affects the viewer. Note: In the answer key, instances of the f-word are noted. Teachers can skip 5 second time frames to avoid them if desired. 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 Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide *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. *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. (CCSS=Common Core State Standards USA) NOTE: A concerned teacher has brought to my attention that this resource may not be what teachers of media/film studies classes are looking for. The questions largely follow the story of the film and does not ask students to specifically evaluate the techniques used therein, except for #2B which is viewable in the preview picture. not the techniques used. You also mention that there are essay questions in the pack, but again my expectations were for media/film studies type essays **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 Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

The Cry Freedom Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1987) challenges students to connect with the South African struggle during the period of apartheid and take a deep look at the involvement of Steve Biko and Donald Woods. Analyze the flashbacks and still frame pictures the director, Richard Attenborough, uses throughout the movie. Explore Biko’s idea of Black Consciousness and to what degree bystanders are responsible for injustice. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection 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 (5 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Life is Beautiful Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1997) challenges students to learn the power and strength of the human spirit. Explore Guido’s motivation and genius as he creates and maintains the appearance of a huge game within the concentration camp so that his son Joshua isn’t exposed to the ugly truth. Ask students to write an essay in the first person as if they were Joshua at age 16 reflecting on his experience and contemplate the lessons about the beauty of life. Note: La vita è bella was the original title. This resource consists of 12 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

The Imitation Game Movie Guide | Questions (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to explore how Alan Turing changed the course of history and the many hardships he faced along the way. Ask students to grapple with how the English legal system treated him and whether or not MI6 should have advocated on his behalf. Compare how Joan Clarke was received at Bletchley Park in 1940 and how she would’ve been received today. This resource consists of 12 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

Harriet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) depicts the heroic life of Harriet Tubman and challenges students to connect with her experiences, decisions and bravery. Explore her personal relationships, hardships and involvement in the Underground Railroad as a conductor. Ask students to read about Harriet Tubman and other fugitive slaves in William Still’s primary source (Underground Railroad Records 1872) and reflect on their courageous stories. This resource consists of 12 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) A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide *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. *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 Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) New Frontier (E12) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how Garst’s hybrid corn seeds increased the food supply, and how construction of the ALCAN highway influenced the army’s decision to racially integrate. Let Christiaan Barnard’s groundbreaking heart transplant inspire students to ponder the future breakthroughs in medical science. Analyze how mass media influenced the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Encourage discussion and predictions about what humans will achieve in the next few centuries based on their previous accomplishments. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Speed (E11) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how the fall of Richmond affected the Civil War and how Alice Harris used her camera to stop the horrific abuse of the people in Congo. Compare how Iwasaki Yataro rebelled against traditional Japanese society at that time with how people rebel today. Think critically about how the passengers were treated on the Titanic and discuss whether or not similar scenario would occur in modern times. Ask students to imagine a world without Fleming’s discovery of penicillin and how it would change their lives. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Revolutions (E10) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Retrace how John Snow discovered that cholera was transmitted through water. Analyze how the success of the American Revolution affected other countries around the world. Explore the cause of the American Civil War and what advantages the Union army had over the Confederate Army that allowed them to win the war. Finally discuss, how coal and the Irish impacted the American railroads. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Pioneers (E09) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how the scientific method began to change mankind’s world view from one dominated by superstition to that of logic and reason. Discuss the contributions that James Cook and Joseph Banks made to mankind. Finally, analyze how the fur trade fueled ever expanding exploration. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Treasure (E08) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how the Spanish and Bartolome Medina kicked of globalization and how the sugar industry fueled the African slave trade. Analyze Jamie Dimon’s comparison of the Dutch Tulip Mania to Bitcoin. Speculate as to what might’ve become of North America if Squanto and Samoset wouldn’t have rescued the Pilgrims. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) New World (E07) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how Constantinople became Istanbul and what it means to Europe at that time. Compare the peoples of the Americas with Europe. Analyze how Hernán Cortés a small group of men effected a massive Aztec Empire. Finally, discuss the lessons that can be learned from Columbus and Dias. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Survivors (E06) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. Explore how salt made the Kingdom of Mali rich and how their gold financed the Renaissance. Compare the struggles bankers in Venice encountered with bankers today. Reflect on how Gutenberg’s printing press changed the production of books and how the proliferation of tablets, iPads and Kindles have changed the way people read. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. This resource consists of 8 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 (3 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History Documentary Movie Guide PGTV - 2019) challenges students to analyze multiple historical figures that demonstrated innovation, creativity, courage and bravery. Explore the learning opportunities Kevin’s daughter encounters during the film and ask students how they would teach her these lessons if they were in Kevin’s shoes. Guide students in discussing whether Josephine Baker or Beyonce will be remembered more in 100 years and compare and contrast their contributions to the world. This documentary addresses the following historical figures (some in more detail than others): Josephine Baker | Joe Louis | Vivien Thomas | Mae Jemison | George Speck | Robert Johnson | Matthew Henson | Robert Smalls | Frederick Douglass | Henry ‘Box’ Brown This resource consists of 10 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

Mankind the Story of All of Us - (E01 - E12) Bundled Movie Guides SAVE 50% challenges students to analyze and digest historical concepts. **Teacher’s Notes: ** The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the DVD version of these episodes, however if you have a different version of the film short descriptions of where to stop the film for each question are included. Many of these episodes can currently be found on YouTube, however, I do not own any of these YouTube channels and they may or may not be available in the future. Check the preview files for each episode to see high resolution sample questions from each movie guide to see if this is suitable for your students. Each episode consists of 7 or 8 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes episodes 1 - 12 all in one PDF A student movie guide, PDF print version (25 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (25 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

The Rosa Parks Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2002) challenges student to get up close and personal with the incredible story of a brave woman standing up for her rights and integrity. Explore the critical life experiences that gave Rosa Parks her amazing strength. Ask students to think critically about what they would have said if they were on bus 2857 in 1955. Students will examine their beliefs about when one should stand up for their beliefs and finally pick one of the lesser known civil rights activists mentioned in the film and do some extended research. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection 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 (5 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

The Road to El Dorado Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2000) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of various characters and see things from their point of view. Explore the connections in the movie to Mesoamerican civilizations. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Note: Please see the preview file for sample questions from this resource to see if it is suitable for your students. The following questions can be skipped if they are not suitable for your students. Questions #10 and #12 require either existing knowledge or research of Mesoamerican civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec). Also, essay question #13 asks students to write a debate style essay either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the idea that the film does Mesoamerican cultures and injustice. resource. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (6 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (6 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 Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020) Onward by Disney (PG - 2020) The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This Glory Road Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) analyzes all the pieces that led to Texas Western’s 1965 NCAA championship. Challenge students to think critically about how Coach Haskins and the team overcame the many obstacles that society and the school itself presented. Explore how the players on the team grew together and rate their teamwork and discipline on a scale of 1-10 at the beginning and end of the film. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer reflection 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

The Men Who Built America - Movie Guide Bundle (TV - 2012) is a great resource if you are going to show this documentary series in class. These 4 resources consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Please search for the individual listings of these 4 resources to see more information about each movie guide: The Men Who Built America - Ep 1 & 2 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) The Men Who Built America - Ep 3 & 4 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) The Men Who Built America - Ep 5 & 6 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) The Men Who Built America - Ep 7 & 8 Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2012) This product includes four individual movie guides that each consist of: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages) An answer key (4 pages) 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. This movie guide is intended for: Episodes 1 - 8 (watch them on Amazon here) These movie guides can also be used for the TV version of the documentary that combined two episodes into one, for a total of four episodes. If you are using this version of the documentary, use the second time stamp for the second half of each movie guide. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This classic film has amazing character development and is worth a look in any film or literature class. Challenge students to analyze the intriguing character of Rick Blaine and the many interdependent relationships among the characters. 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) *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 Slides Version of the Movie Guide *A generic, editable movie guide permission slip *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 are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie. **Distance Learning Tips: Distribute the Google Slides 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 Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020) Onward by Disney (PG - 2020) The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3