Add another interesting element to your Industrial Age and Industrial Revolution Unit with this “Oliver Twist” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Industrial Age unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Industrial Age. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: In the Nineteenth Century, orphan Oliver Twist is sent from the orphanage to a workhouse, where the children are mistreated and barely fed. He moves to the house of an undertaker, but after an unfair severe spank, he starts a seven day runaway to London. He arrives exhausted and starving, and is soon welcomed in a gang of pickpockets lead by the old crook Fagin. When he is mistakenly taken as a thief, the wealthy victim Mr. Brownlow brings Oliver to his home and shelters him. But Fagin and the dangerous Bill Sykes decide to kidnap Oliver to burglarize Mr. Brownlow’s fancy house. Required Materials: ★ Oliver Twist (2005) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This template can be used as a review of various topics. Pick a topic or time period, and let your students get to work creating a their own version of this game using events that deal with that time period. This purchase includes: *Printable and customizable digital templates for the Game Board, Life Tiles, Career Cards, and House Cards A detailed document outlining each template, setup, and running the game *An answer sheet for students to explain the logic behind their decisions for each template *An editable Google Slides document for all of the templates Feel free to download the preview for more information. If you have any questions, please send me an email! -Kellie @ Loquacious Learning

Add another interesting element to your Age of Reform Unit with this “Suffragette” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Age of Reform unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Age of Reform and Women’s Suffrage Movement in Great Britain. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Age of Reform and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts (Carey Mulligan). Galvanized by political activist Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Watts joins a diverse group of women who fight for equality and the right to vote. Faced with increasing police action, Maud and her dedicated suffragettes must play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, risking their jobs, homes, family and lives for a just cause. You can also view the trailer here. Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of violence and language in this film. Required Materials: ★ Suffragette (2015) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your Civil Rights Movement Unit with this “Remember the Titans” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the Civil Rights Movement that might require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to be introduce students to basic concepts in the film. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Research Worksheet is designed to help students investigate the concepts and ideas presented in the movie as well as learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. Movie Synopsis: In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered, each game celebrated more lavishly than Christmas, each playoff distinguished more grandly than any national holiday. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all black school with an all white school, the very foundation of football’s great tradition was put to the test. Required Materials: ★ Remember the Titans DVD or Disney+ Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your Middle Ages Unit with this “A Knight’s Tale” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Middle Ages unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Middle Ages. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life after the French Revolution, the rebellions, and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Middle Ages. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety… Movie Synopsis: Inspired by “The Canterbury Tales,” as well as the early life of William Marshall (later First Earl of Pembroke), this is the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting. After his master dies suddenly, the squire hits the road with his cohorts Roland and Wat. On the journey, they stumble across an unknown writer, Chaucer. William, lacking a proper pedigree, convinces Chaucer to forge genealogy documents that will pass him off as a knight. With his newly-minted history in hand, the young man sets out to prove himself a worthy knight at the country’s jousting competition, and finds romance along the way. You can also view the trailer here. Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of nudity (around the 14-19 minute marks and 25 minute mark), sexual innuendo (around the 1:27 minute mark), and language in this film. Required Materials: ★ A Knight’s Tale (2001) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your Roaring Twenties (or ELA) Unit with this “The Great Gatsby” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Roaring Twenties unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the time period that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Roaring Twenties. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. ★ Customizable Google Form Versions of each activity are included. Movie Synopsis: It’s the spring of 1922 in New York City, a decadent playground of shifting morals, glittering jazz, bootleg empires and skyrocketing stocks. Chasing the American Dream, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Golden Globe nominee Tobey Maguire) arrives from the Midwest only to land next door to Jay Gatsby (three-time Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), a mysterious millionaire whose estate overflows with endless parties. As Nick’s beautiful cousin Daisy (Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan) and her blue-blooded husband Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton) fall into Gatsby’s orbit, Nick bears witness to a tragedy of impossible love and incorruptible dreams. Fitzgerald’s timeless epic, the Great Gatsby mirrors the struggles of modern times in a dazzling visual journey from the mind of Baz Luhrmann, director of the Oscar winning Moulin Rouge. Required Materials: ★ The Great Gatsby (2013) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your Roman Civilization Unit with this “The Eagle” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Roman Civilization unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Roman World. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Roman World. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Bell), Marcus sets out across Hadrian’s Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father’s memory, and retrieve the lost legion’s golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth. You can also view the trailer here. Note: Please be aware of that there are a few instances of violence and language in this film. Required Materials: ★ The Eagle (2011) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your War on Terrorism unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the topic. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: On September, 11th 2001, after the terrorist attack to the World Trade Center, the building collapses over the rescue team from the Port Authority Police Department. Will Jimeno and his sergeant John McLoughlin are found alive trapped under the wreckage while the rescue teams fight to save them. Required Materials: ★ World Trade Center (2006) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add an element of fun to your American History unit with this Pocahontas Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction to colonial America and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the Research Worksheet, your students will be asked to compare certain events from the movie to the actual historical events and compare/contrast the movie’s portrayal to the historical events. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections: Part 1 - Ends after “Just Around the Riverbend” Part 2 - Ends after “Listen With Your Heart Reprise” Part 3 - Ends after Kocoum is Shot Part 4 - To the end of the movie ★ The Review Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety. Required Materials: ★ Pocahontas DVD or Streaming Service (Links are provided in Teacher Notes)

Add another interesting element to your Great Depression Unit with this “Annie (1982)” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as a review or introduction to the Great Depression and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Great Depression. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet. On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the Great Depression and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction the Great Depression and the film ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: In the depths of the 1930s, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Agatha Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long-lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Agatha Hannigan, her evil brother, Daniel Francis “Rooster” Hannigan, and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves, which puts Annie in great danger. You can also view the trailer here. Required Materials: ★ Annie (1982) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your French Revolution Unit with this “Les Miserables” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as continuation of your the French Revolution unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the French Revolution and the July Rebellion of 1830. (The prescreening guide reviews concepts of the French Revolution and introduces students to the events of the July Rebellion to ensure that they are informed about the events leading up to the movie.) The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life after the French Revolution, the rebellions, and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. Note: This movie is not about the French Revolution, but rather the June Rebellion of 1832. I use this movie as a follow-up to my French Revolution Unit. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as a review of the French Revolution and an introduction to the July Rebellion of 1830. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety… Movie Synopsis: After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is freed by Javert (Russell Crowe), the officer in charge of the prison workforce. Valjean promptly breaks parole but later uses money from stolen silver to reinvent himself as a mayor and factory owner. Javert vows to bring Valjean back to prison. Eight years later, Valjean becomes the guardian of a child named Cosette after her mother’s (Anne Hathaway) death, but Javert’s relentless pursuit means that peace will be a long time coming. You can also view the trailer here. Required Materials: ★ Les Miserables (2012) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Welcome to the Renaissance! (Forming first impressions based on a song about the Renaissance) Station 2 - Can You Imagine Life Without (Inventions from the Renaissance) Station 3 - Oh Snap! (Important Figures from the Renaissance) Station 4 - A Day in the Life (Daily Life During the Renaissance) Station 5 - What Would Our World Be Like (The Protestant Reformation) Station 6 - Two Truths and a Lie (Vocabulary Review) ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for three of the stations, a student answer sheet, a sample completed answer sheet, a Notes for Teachers document explaining each station with tips and tricks. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ Two of the stations require devices for watching videos on YouTube and listening to a song saved on Google Drive. Any device with an internet connection will work.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This game was designed for high school students to introduce World War I or to help them review what they have learned about World War I. Some of the topics covered in this game include the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the start of WWI, important events of WWI, statistics about the war, and the end of the war. E-Learning Update: ★ A Google Site has been added to this resource that hosts all of the elements of this lesson. This means that you can use this lesson in an E-Learning Setting. This purchase includes: ★ A detailed document outlining each clue card, setup, and running the game ★ An answer sheet for students ★ An editable Google Slides document for all of the clue cards ★ A digital breakout Google Form that is pre-set to accept the correct answers for this game Notes: ★ Breakout games involve additional setup such as printing clues, color coding clues (if you let students work in teams), and in some cases writing on supplemental files with invisible ink ★ Supplies needed for this game include invisible ink pens, black light flashlights, and QR Readers ★ If you purchase this breakout and are not able to get all of the supplies, please get in touch with me. I can help you create alternate ways to present the clue to students if needed. ★ Most of these games involve clues that have a uniform answer, regardless of where the game is played. However, some games involve numbers such as pages in a dictionary or atlas. In these cases, the explanation document will tell you that you need to customize the answer based on your resources. ★ Please try the game at least one day before you would like to try it with your students and get in touch with me if you have any questions. I usually respond to emails within a few hours. Try it out beforehand to ensure that you completely understand how each clue can be solved. ★ The page that you download is only one page. This document is a PDF that links to a Google Doc with about thirty pages of documents related to the lesson. The file is set up this way to ensure that you always have access to the newest version of the document. Here’s what other teachers are saying about this lesson: ★ This was a very engaging activity! My students really enjoyed this. ★ Impressed with the through instructions and quality activity. My students and I love every breakout game I’ve purchased from this seller. ★ My students love all of this vendor’s escape rooms! ★ I’m excited to use this in my class. ★ Students loved it! ★ Great Escape Room activity that will cap off my World War I unit! ★ Very thorough and engaging for students. ★ Love it and were able to go on to research a bit more about France, the kids were motivated! ★ Fantastic. Lots of fun. My students loved this. ★Lots of fun! Thanks!

Supplement your Age of Imperialism or African Geography Unit with this “Legend of Tarzan” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheets. This lesson includes a pre-screening guide, movie viewing guide, post-screening worksheet, permission slip, and content notes for the film. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. Included Documents: ★ Parent Permission form to send home with students before viewing the film. ★ Content Notes that can be used to edit the film for content. (I use this to edit the film in iMovie to make it suitable for viewing with my school standards.) ★ Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to be introduce students to basic concepts in the film relating to the Age of Imperialism and African geography before viewing the film. ★ Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ Post-Screening Research Worksheet is designed to help students investigate the concepts and ideas presented in the movie as well as learn more about Latin American culture. Movie Synopsis: It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgard) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash. Required Materials: ★ Legend of Tarzan (2016) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your World War I Unit with this 1917 pre-screening guide, viewing guide, and research worksheet. This movie can be used as an introduction or supplemental activity for your World War I unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the time period that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of World War I. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Included Documents ★ A Parent Permission form to send home with students before viewing the film. ★ A document of editing notes that can be used to edit the film for content. (I use this to edit the film in iMovie to make it suitable for viewing with my school standards.) ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. Movie Synopsis: At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them. Rating - R Required Materials: ★ 1917 (2017) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your American Revolution Unit with this “The Patriot” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Middle Ages unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the American Revolution that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the American Revolution. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can’t wait to enlist in the newly formed “Continental Army.” When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight…without his father’s permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation. Note: Please be aware of that there are instances of language, violent battle sequences, and gore in this film. Please screen the movie before showing it to your students. Required Materials: ★ The Patriot (2000) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your Age of Enlightenment Unit with this “Beauty and the Beast” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your Age of Enlightenment unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Age of Enlightenment. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the post-screening worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the time and the movie’s representation of the topic. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the Age of Enlightenment. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young Prince, imprisoned in the form of a Beast (Dan Stevens), can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle (Emma Watson), the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted. Required Materials: ★ Beauty and the Beast (2017) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add an element of fun to your Russian Revolution unit with this Anastasia Movie Viewing Guide and Research Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction of the Russian Revolution and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the Research Worksheet. On the Research Worksheet, your students will be asked to compare certain events from the movie to the actual historical events and compare/contrast the movie’s portrayal to the historical events. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections: Part 1 - Scenes 1 to 9 (Ends after “Once Upon a December”) Part 2 - Scenes 10 to 18 (Ends after “Learn to Do It”) Part 3 - Scenes 19 to 28 (Ends after the reunion) Part 4 - Scenes 29 to 36 (To the end of the movie) ★ The Review Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewing the movie in its entirety. Required Materials: ★ Anastasia DVD or Streaming Service (Links are provided in Teacher Notes) Here’s what other teachers are saying about this lesson: ★ Used this as an intro to our Russia unit. Great source! ★ Great guide for the film! ★ Great resource! ★ My students really enjoyed this. They were fully engaged!

Add an element of fun to your Renaissance Unit with this “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as a review or introduction to the ideas of the Renaissance and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The Pre-Screening Guide should be completed before viewing the film and includes basic questions relating to the Renaissance. The Viewing Guide is two pages and splits the movie into four parts. (The parts are labeled for you on the Viewing Guide.) Once your students have completed the Movie Viewing Guide, they can move on to the one page Worksheet. On the worksheet, your students will analyze the content of the movie in regards to life during the Renaissance and social classes. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction to ideals of the Renaissance and the film ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the “true” story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla and her two daughters, he dies of a heart attack. Ten years later, Danielle is now treated as a servant by the trio. Fortunately, she has an encounter with Prince Henry, who is fleeing an arranged marriage. Later, when Danielle poses as a Lady, the Prince takes an interest in her. Inventor-artist Leonardo Da Vinci, accepting the French court’s patronage, offers advice to Prince Henry on matters of the heart. You can also view the trailer here. Required Materials: ★ Ever After: A Cinderella Story DVD or Streaming Capabilities (Disney+)

Add another interesting element to your World War II Unit with this “The Book Thief” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your World War II unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the time period that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of World War II. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. ★ Customizable Google Form Versions of each activity are included. Movie Synopsis: Based on the beloved best-selling book comes this profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. Although Liesel (Sophie Nelisse) is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple (Oscar Winner Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson), her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max (Ben Schnetzer), a Jew hiding in the family’s home, escape from the events unfolding around them in this extraordinary, acclaimed film directed by Brian Percival (DOWNTON ABBEY). Required Materials: ★ The Book Thief (2000) DVD or Streaming Capabilities