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 : )
This Giraffes Can’t Dance Read Aloud Book Guide challenges students to analyze and learn life lessons from this 1999 children’s book by Giles Andreae. Explore Gerald’s inability to dance, how he is treated by the other animals and what allows him to break his breakthrough. Ask students to use context to construct meaning for the word ‘prance’ and find the rhyming pattern in each stanza.
This product includes:
12 high-level, short answer, page-by-page questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
A bonus page is included that allows students to define each of style if teacher’s decide to expand on this part of the book (see sample questions)
A student book guide, PDF printer friendly version (7 pages)
A student book guide, PDF digital fillable form version (7 pages)
An answer key (7 pages) IS included with this movie guide, however answers may vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
Note: To make it easy to see which pages correspond to each question on the book guide, a description of the corresponding illustration is listed next to each question.
Is this resource worth it? Download two of my free resources to check the quality of my work:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Hocus Pocus Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1993) challenges students to connect the 1692-1693 Salem Witch Trials to this scary Halloween movie. Ask students to explore and identify some of the things that the witches are unaware of, that have changed over the last 300 years. Use Winifred’s spell to resurrect Billy Butcherson as a model to prompt students to write their own spell in the form of a poem.
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
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (TV - 1975) Video Guide | Valentine’s Day Activity challenges students to connect with characters, compare and contrast characters and interpret symbolism. Learn from Lucy a little about the history of Valentine’s Day, explore how to handle expectations and Charlie Brown’s eternal optimism. Finally, discuss guidelines for dealing with expectations around Valentine’s Day and as bonus create a handmade card like Snoopy and Charlie Brown make.
Teacher’s Notes:
This guide is intended to supplement Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975).
Time stamps may be off by a few seconds, depending on what version of the movie you have. In this event, please use the worded time stamps to help decide when to pause the movie.
This resource consists of 7 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)
*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
*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
It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (G - 1974) Video Guide | Easter Activity challenges students to connect with characters, practice writing clear directions, and use context to determine meaning. Discuss shopping tips from Lucy and Snoopy and explore the history of Easter.
This resource consists of 7 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)
*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
*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
This Chupa Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | El Chupacabras (PG - 2023)
challenges students to compare how Alex feels about his heritage throughout the story. Evaluate whether or not Alex’s cousins are good influences on him. Think like a director and describe how the Chupacabras communicate with each other without the use of dialogue. Discuss the symbolism of Alex’s Game Boy. Finally, explore the literal and metaphorical meaning of the idea that your family will find you if you get lost.
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 movie guide is completely in Spanish:
The questions are all in Spanish and this movie guide is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced Spanish level. Please look at the sample thumbnail and the preview file to see if the questions are appropriate for your students.
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
Lou Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2017) challenges students to analyze this 7 minute, Oscar nominated Pixar animation. Infer the monster’s purpose from the opening scene, discuss poetic justice, and explore how the director creatively made the monster (Lou) come to life. Identify the theme and lessons that can be learned from it, and finally ask students to share their experiences with the ‘lost and found’ box.
NOTE: This video can easily be found online or on YouTube by searching the title.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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.
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?
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 Rosie Revere, Engineer Read Aloud Book Guide accompanies the 2013 children’s book by Andrea Beaty and helps students explore the concept of failure and how to respond to it. Challenge students to analyze Rosie’s character, how she responds to failure and the important lesson that she learns. Ask students to compare the illustrations of the inventions in the book, pick their favorite and also create, draw and label their own. Finally, create your own stanza of poetry following the same rhyming structure of A-A-B-B.
**This product includes:
*11 high-level, short answer, page-by-page questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
*A student book guide, PDF printer friendly version (7 pages)
*A student book guide, PDF digital fillable form version (7 pages)
*An answer key (7 pages) IS included with this movie guide, however answers may vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
*A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
Note: To make it easy to see which pages correspond to each question on the book guide, a description of the corresponding illustration is listed next to each question.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool to read aloud the book and share the pictures with your students
Pause for discussion after all or designated questions and give students time to respond
**Is this resource worth it? Download two of my free resources to check the quality of my work:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Selena Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | Mexican-American (PG - 1997) challenges students to connect with Selena, her father, their family and their decisions. Explore the difficulties they encounter as Mexican Americans and Selena’s journey of finding her voice. Analyze the style in which Abraham and Marcela raise Selena and compare it to what your students have experienced. Finally, use details from the story to write about why Selena is an inspirational figure to so many people.
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 movie guide is completely in Spanish:
The questions are all in Spanish and this movie guide is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced Spanish level. Please look at the sample thumbnail and the preview file to see if the questions are appropriate for your students.
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
The Most Magnificent Thing Read Aloud Book Guide accompanies the 2014 children’s book by Ashley Spires. Challenge students to connect with the girl and her experience of failing, taking a step back, and starting again. Identify and analyze the author’s use of descriptive adjectives and action verbs. Discuss and evaluate the various prototypes that come before the final ‘Magnificent Thing.’ Explore the concept of why magnificent things are hard to accomplish and ask students to recall and describe their own difficult accomplishments.
**This product includes:
*12 high-level, short answer, page-by-page questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
*A student book guide, PDF printer friendly version (7 pages)
*A student book guide, PDF digital fillable form version (7 pages)
*An answer key (7 pages) IS included with this movie guide, however answers may vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
*A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
Note: To make it easy to see which pages correspond to each question on the book guide, a description of the corresponding illustration is listed next to each question.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool to read aloud the book and share the pictures with your students
Pause for discussion after all or designated questions and give students time to respond
**Is this resource worth it? Download two of my free resources to check the quality of my work:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
My Neighbor Totoro Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (G - 1988) challenges students to connect with Satsuki, her experiences and relationships. Ask students to compare their relationship with younger siblings or friends with Satsuki and her relationship with Mei. Explore Totoro’s character traits and discuss whether or not he is the typical kid-friendly imaginary friend. Determine the characteristics that make the Kusakabes and their community strong. Challenge students to identify ways that they can create stronger families and communities too.
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)
*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
The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges students to think critically about freedom of the press and the first amendment. Explore the unique position Kay Graham was in during the 1970s and her bravery to publish articles on the Pentagon Papers. Ask students to read and respond to a primary source excerpt from the original Pentagon Papers article by the New York Times from June 13, 1971 as if they were living during that time and then summarize the role four presidential administrations played in mishandling the Vietnam War.
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Soul Surfer Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2011) challenges students to connect with Bethany’s inspiring story of overcoming tragedy. Explore the verses that Bethany takes comfort in and how her family and friends help encourage her. Discuss the different perspectives that Bethany’s mother and father have in how to help guide Bethany through her hardships.
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 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 Gandhi Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1982) challenges students to analyze the movement that Gandhi led and opposition that he faced. Encourage students to discuss his strategies of peaceful, non-violent protest and think critically about why they are effective. This resource consists of 18 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Please see the preview file for sample questions from this 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 not included as answers will vary a lot because students are encouraged to construct their own meaning throughout the film and many questions are open-ended.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Partly Cloudy (2009) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Infer the conflict from the opening scene and analyze the theme of the short. Explore how the director uses the dark cloud character to demonstrate its emotions. Think like a writer and brainstorm other dangerous baby animals the dark cloud might create.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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.
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?
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
A Bug’s Life Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (G - 1998) challenges students to explore how the ants’ culture changes as an unlikely hero proves his worth by being confident in his ideas. Discuss whether or not Flik is hero, the importance of self-confidence and how Hopper used ideas to control the ants.
This is crowd favorite for class parties or a substitute lesson plan. It is suitable for very young ages since it is rated G.
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
Togo Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) explores the relationship between Leonhard and Togo, a heroic, courageous Siberian Husky. Stop at the time stamps and contemplate this gripping story of how the 1925 serum run saved Nome from a diphtheria outbreak against all odds. Analyze Constance and Leonhard’s view of Togo and how it changes throughout the story. Finally, challenge students to think about the role the newspapers played in initially robbing Togo and his team of the credit they deserved.
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)
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 Sister Act Movie Guide | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 1992) challenges students to compare character behavior, perspectives and growth. Ask students to connect with characters, evaluate their decisions and define phrases in context. Finally, explore how choirs/music can affect people and how judging people based on appearance is often misleading.
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
For the Birds (2000) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 minute awarding winning animation. Explore how the director communicates what the birds are thinking without language and the way Ralph Eggleston uses poetic license to tell the story. Identify the theme and the lesson it can teach viewers. Finally, discuss the concept of poetic justice and how it is demonstrated in the story.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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.
**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 Outsiders Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1983) challenges students to analyze this classic movie that delves into the issues of stereotypes and how to get along with your family and community. Explore the underlying reason why the Greasers and the Socs are constantly at odds and why Ponyboy’s hair is more than just hair.
This resource consists of 13 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.
*A Google Forms & Google 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 Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie.
Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won’t have the capability to access the AnneFrank . org and the secret annex landing section, please skip this question.
This resource consists of 16 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 (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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3