Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2016) challenges students to connect with Rafe and his struggle to adapt to life without his brother and follow the rules at his new school. Ask students to compare their school to HVMS, contemplate if Rafe’s punishment was fair and, judge Principal Dwight’s ultimate goal. Discuss how Leo’s character creates a great plot twist and encourage students to think like a director/writer.
Teacher’s Note: Skip 23:10 - 23:20 to avoid the insinuation of the f-word (“what rhymes with suck”)
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
The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Evaluate and compare the parenting style of Maria and Captain Von Trapp. Explore the songs, their lyrics and metaphors. Contemplate how the historical settings affects the film and how the director, Robert Wise, put the finishing touches on his masterpiece with a humanistic view of the Austrians under the Third Reich.
This resource consists of 15 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)
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
Abominable Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) explores Yi’s magical life journey as she helps Everest, a lost yeti, return home. Challenge students to think like a director and identify how Yi grows from her experience and accepts her father recently passing away. Think critically about Mr. Burnish’s transition from a villan to a hero that helps save Everest. Examine Yi, Jin and Peng’s relationship and discover advice about how to grow in relationships with family and friends.
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 Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
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.
*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
The Secret Life of Bees Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2008) challenges students during this emotional, hard-hitting movie based on Sue MK’s 2001 novel. Analyze the choices Lily makes during her coming of age adventure and ask students to compare her life to theirs. Explore the concepts of civil rights, May’s wailing wall, the power of a lie and how the title of the movie relates to its theme.
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 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.
How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students learn from Hiccup’s struggles with self-confidence. Analyze his internal struggle and how Astrid supports his weaknesses. Compare Grimmel and Hiccup’s worldview and how they see their place in the world as humans. Ask students to predict outcomes and connect their personal experiences to the characters in the movie.
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Cyberbully Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV14 - 2011) explores the serious, complicated and often misunderstood issue of online bullying. Ask students to analyze the character’s actions and their underlying motives, and how Taylor and her classmates are finally able to stand up to Lindsay. Finally, discuss and research if where you live has any laws against cyberbullying.
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
This Smallfoot Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) challenges students to think about the life changing concepts in this film. Explore the idea of the forbidden question within the yetis village, Percy’s struggle with choosing integrity or fame and Migo’s conflict in challenging authority with what he knows to be true.
This resource consists of 13 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)
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
Miracle on 34th Street Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1994) challenges students to explore the symbolism of Santa Claus, consider if white lies are okay, and if children should believe in myths. Ask students to write an essay about their history of belief and their experiences with Santa Claus.
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.
*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
The Miracle Worker Movie Guide (Helen Keller Story) Worksheet (NR - 1962) gives students a glimpse into the extraordinary life and story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. Explore the effectiveness of the disciplinary styles that Helen’s family and Annie used. Ask students to think critically about how their life and experiences would be like without the senses of sight and hearing.
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 (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.
*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
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to compare their lives to a teenage boy 20,000 years ago. Explore the words of wisdom that the Chief teaches his son and evaluate whether or not they are still applicable today. Ask students to think about how weaknesses and strengths sometimes depend on perspective and how Keda’s relationship with Alpha helps him make the long journey home to his proud parents.
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.
*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.
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
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2005) challenges students to experience Felicity’s life as a 10 year old girl growing up in Colonial America. Explore the historical context within the film and what it meant to be a patriot and loyalist during this critical time in history. Ask students to learn valuable lessons from the life changing events Felicity experiences, her grandfathers words of wisdom and how her family deals with opposing political views.
NOTE: If you have a different version of this film, the time stamps may be off by a few seconds, in this case, I’ve also included a short description of where to stop the film for each question.
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Goal! The Dream Begins Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2005) challenges students learn from the mistakes and triumphs of a talented Los Angeles immigrant. Explore Santiago’s family dynamics and his turbulent relationship with his father. Ask students to identify parts in the movie where Santiago displays resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability and then write how they can demonstrate these same character traits in their own lives.
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
This Liberty’s Kids - BUNDLE - Episodes 1-40 Movie Guide | Worksheet encourages students to take the time to stop, think and digest all the historical concepts packed into these fun, concise cartoon episodes. Challenge students to develop their EQ and life skills by asking them to analyze decisions that characters make, predict their outcomes and also imagining what they would have done if they were in their shoes.
This bundled movie guide .zip file includes the following episodes:
(E11) Washington Takes Command
(E12) Common Sense
(E13) The First Fourth of July
(E14) New York, New York
(E15) The Turtle
(E16) One Life to Lose
(E17) Captain Molly
(E18) American Crisis
(E19) Crossing the Delaware
(E20) American in Paris
(E21) Sybil Ludington
(E22) Lafayette Arrives
(E23) The Hessians are Coming
(E24) Valley Forge
(E25) Allies at Last
(E26) Honor and Compromise
(E27) The New Frontier
(E28) Not Yet Begun to Fight
(E29) The Great Galvez
(E30) In Praise of Ben
(E31) Bostonians
(E32) Benedict Arnold
(E33) Conflict in the South
(E34) Deborah Samson Soldier of the Revolution
(E35) James Armistead
(E36) Yorktown
(E37) Born Free and Equal
(E38) The Man Who Wouldn’t be King
(E39) Going Home
(E40) We the People
Note: 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.
The entire season 1 (40 episodes) can currently be found on YouTube. For example on the LibertysKidsTV YouTube channel, however, this is not my channel and this link may or may not be available in the future.
Each Movie Guide in the bundle consists of a .zip file which 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.
Tryout one of these Liberty’s Kids Movie Guides before you buy this bundle : )
The Boston Tea Party (E01) - FREE! Try before you buy!
Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) is a fantastic tool to teach your students about insecurity and friendship. Challenge students to identify and fix negative feelings that can hurt their friendships. Ask students to relate their own experiences on the internet to what Ralph and Vanellope experience throughout the movie, such as receiving negative comments and dealing with pop-up ads.
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
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
The Grinch Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) brings this older Christmas classic back to life. With new modern music and Grinch’s drone reconnaissance your younger students will be sure to connect with this film. Challenge students to compare Grinch’s actions and feelings to their own and examine the true meaning of Christmas.
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 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
Jane Movie Guide (Documentary) (PG - 2017) guides students through this incredible story of a brave women that changed the way scientists viewed the animal world. Challenge students to compare their humanity with the nature of chimpanzees and compare their childhood with Grub’s childhood. Explore how Jane’s mother’s support led to her achieving what everyone told her couldn’t be done, let alone by ‘just a girl’.
This resource consists of 9 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 Glass Castle Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges to connect with the complex characters and relationships in this ‘based on a true life story’. Ask students to evaluate the homeschooling the Walls children received and their ability to overcome the challenges they faced growing up. Explore the lessons that can be learned from the way Mr. Walls led his life and how Jeannette comes to grips with her past.
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)
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
Their Eyes Were Watching God Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2005) challenges students to think critically about the life of Janie and the relationships she builds throughout the movie. Explore the founding of Eatonville, Florida in the film and compare it to the historical record. Ask students put into their own words what it means to live life as if ‘their eyes are watching God’.
Teacher’s Notes:
Although this movie is rated for TV, I’d recommend previewing the movie or carefully looking at a parental guide such as IMDb’s, to make sure this movie is appropriate for your students.
Skip 1:15:00 - 1:16:30 if you want to avoid the prolonged love scene between Janie and Tea Cake
If the time stamps on this movie guide don’t match up with your version of the movie, I’ve included a short description of where to stop the film for each question.
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 PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
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
This Apollo 11 Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2019) explores the famous mission that landed Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on the moon. Director Todd Douglas Miller has done an amazing job piecing together real life audio recordings and footage to send the viewer back in time to July 1969. Ask students to connect with the suspense of the mission and the decisions and feelings of the astronauts. Challenge students to think about how they would’ve reacted if they were on the moon and the global historical significance of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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.
*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
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to learn along side Lucy and Emmet that life is not always awesome. Explore the concept foreshadowing, analyze song lyrics for rhymes and context and compare Rex and Emmet. Ask students to describe how Lucy changed throughout the film and what life lesson can be learned from her story.
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