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 Mankind the Story of All of Us (2012) Inventors (E01) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore the bronze age and some profound relationships between fire and larger brains, between farming and warfare, and between the tin industry and entrepreneurship.
**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) Warriors (E04) Documentary Movie Guide challenges students to reflect, think critically and digest historical concepts. Ask students to explore why the Roman Empire fell and the effect it had on Europe. Discuss and analyze the rise of the Islamic Empire, the Vikings and the Crusades.
**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
Challenge students to explore the complexities of heroism, identity, and moral choices with this “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” movie guide. Analyze the symbolic fight between Miles and Spot, drawing parallels to the chaos and confusion in Miles’ own life. Discuss the significance of Miles advising his father to let him “spread his wings,” and the broader implications of autonomy and trust in parental relationships. Reflect on the evolution of Miles’ parents’ attitudes towards his growth and independence. Encourage a thoughtful dialogue about taking control of one’s narrative, as seen through Miguel’s defiance of predetermined stories, and Gwen’s initiative to form her own team, underscoring the themes of independence and creating one’s path in life.
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 (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
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
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Movie Viewing Guide | Worksheet | Google (1973) is a short, 30 minute activity great for a quick, no-prep Thanksgiving lesson. Challenge your students to think critically about the meaning of Thanksgiving, and learn a life lesson in communicating clearly from the misunderstanding between Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty. This can also make a great substitute lesson since it is unrated and certainly appropriate for all audiences.
Note: This film can be found on some streaming video sites as of November 2017. Simply search the title and you can find a full length version of the film.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 7 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 (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
Teach CCSS with How Far I’ll Go from Moana! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Compare how Moana sees her future and how her people see their future. Discuss the meaning of the words horizon, role and roll. Explore the concept of motivation and also students are as adventurous as Moana. Finally, identify visuals in the music video to help improve understanding of the lyrics.
This song by Auli’i Cravalho, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube here.
(Note: I do not own this link, if it changes, search ‘How Far I’ll Go Moana lyrics’ and another video should be available.)
The full movie, Moana, is available for streaming on Disney + here. and the song can be found from the 16:15 minute mark.
This resource consists of 8 high quality questions that target Reading Literature CCSS.
This product consisting of 8 PDF pages:
A Teacher Lesson Plan (1 page)
An Answer Key (2 pages)
CCSS alignment indicating standards met (1 page)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
A Student Movie Guide Print Version (2 pages)
An About TeacherTravis Intro (1 page)
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
Under the Same Moon Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (PG13 - 2007) challenges students to think like a director, connect to complex characters and evaluate choices characters make throughout the movie. Explore Enrique’s character arc as he develops from a hardened heart to a self sacrificing protector. Write persuasive paragraphs about suitable titles for this movie and finally, research immigration laws and how they affect people in Rosario’s situation.
Teacher’s Note: This movie guide is completely in English. Although this movie is mostly in Spanish, the subtitles on the film make it suitable for students who have zero or limited ability to understand Spanish.
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)
*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
Share the brilliance of Bill Nye The Science Guy with your students! This short video guide for S01E01 is a supplemental resource to help students learn about flight.
Challenge students to gain a lasting knowledge of flight, lift, air pressure and Bernoulli’s principle. Students will define key vocabulary, analyze the lyrics in the music video, and choose among famous individuals mentioned in the film to research. Students will also follow along and add variations to the experiments depicted in the video.
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)
*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
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Halloween Movie | Video Guide (G - 1966) is great for a quick, no-prep, 45 minute Halloween activity. Define and use context to guess the meaning of sincerity, hypocrisy and restitution. Explore the concept of beliefs, especially believing in something you can’t see or prove. Compare and contrast relationships among characters with relationships that students have. Finally, discuss why the Peanuts make fun of Linus for believing in the Great Pumpkin but not others for believing in Santa Claus.
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 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 Dream Big: Engineering Our World (2017) Video Guide engages students to learn about the wonderful world of engineering. Discuss how much clean energy is enough and local/global clean energy production. Evaluate engineering solutions such as the ones used in the Great Wall and in the Shanghai Tower. Ask students to describe their use of bridges and how their life would change without them. Consider how mentors can affect futures. Finally, as a bonus activity, use the links to download the same bridge building software as seen in the film.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 5 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 (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
*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
Period. End of Sentence Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 2018) challenges students to think critically about the life changing arrival of sanitary pads in a small Indian community. Discuss why the women chose the brand name ‘Fly’ for their product and the difficulties they face in selling their new product to the local women. Ask students to think about how these and other products may be taken for granted in their community and how they can get involved with thepadproject.org.
Note: This movie guide is meant to accompany the 25 minute, short documentary that recently won an Oscar.
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)
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 Charlie Brown - The Mayflower Voyagers Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google (1988) is part of the This Is America, Charlie Brown series. Challenge students to interact with the plethora of information in the film by creating a timeline, identifying with the people and groups onboard the Mayflower and putting themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrim children. Practice writing step by step directions and using time order words by explaining how Squanto taught the Pilgrims to plant corn. Spark students’ creativity by thinking about how history might have changed if the Pilgrims had decided to sail back to England.
This resource consists of 7 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.
*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