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 : )
Monsters University Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2013) challenges students to connect with Mike Wazowski and Sullivan, learn the lessons they learn, and finally apply them to their own lives. Explore what its like to go to University and draw comparisons with what its like in elementary school. Discuss whether appearance matters, and practice persuasive writing to encourage Oozma Kappa not to quit the Scare Games.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Harriet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) depicts the heroic life of Harriet Tubman and challenges students to connect with her experiences, decisions and bravery. Explore her personal relationships, hardships and involvement in the Underground Railroad as a conductor. Ask students to read about Harriet Tubman and other fugitive slaves in William Still’s primary source (Underground Railroad Records 1872) and reflect on their courageous stories.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Ford v Ferrari Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) challenges students to analyze the people and evaluate the decisions in this epic racing story. Compare and contrast Carroll Shelby/Ken Miles and Ford/Ferrari. Explore Ken’s relationship with Ford and whether or not he deserved some of his setbacks. Contemplate what it means to experience the moment when ‘all that’s left is a body moving through space and time’. Conduct light research on what aspects of the movie were not historically accurate and hypothesize why the director decided to deviate from the facts.
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
Temple Grandin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TVPG - 2010) challenges students to see the world through Temple’s eyes. Encourage students to think critically about how they treat others that are different, but not less. Explore the obstacles Temple had to overcome and the metaphorical doors she persisted in opening as she changed the lives of millions and millions of cattle each year.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide (Note: Google Forms no longer included)
*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
Lady and the Tramp Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to evaluate Lady’s decisions and her relationship with Tramp and her family. Explore Elliot’s character (the dog catcher) and provide evidence for whether he is a villain or just doing his lawful job. Finally, discuss how anthropomorphism helps create a more interesting story and practice using time order words to describe the sequential events that lead to Lady being a street dog for a brief while.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
A Google Forms 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.
**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
Abominable Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) explores Yi’s magical life journey as she helps Everest, a lost yeti, return home. Challenge students to think like a director and identify how Yi grows from her experience and accepts her father recently passing away. Think critically about Mr. Burnish’s transition from a villan to a hero that helps save Everest. Examine Yi, Jin and Peng’s relationship and discover advice about how to grow in relationships with family and friends.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Klaus Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2019) challenges students to take a fresh, critical look at the meaning of Christmas. Explore how Jesper’s perspective of life changes through his relationship with Klaus and the transformation of Smeerensburg. Ask students to think like a director and determine how the imagery during The Woodsman’s opening scene affects viewers.
Note: This movie guide is to be used with Klaus, the new Netflix animated Christmas movie starring Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, and Jason Schwartzman.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Movie Guide | Questions (TVMA - 2019) challenges students to take a deeper look at the story of where HeLa cells originated and the effects this breakthrough had on the Lacks family. Explore the ethics behind medical research and using human tissue. Ask students to think about the guidelines they believe to be important and how they would have changed what happened if given the chance. Evaluate and learn from Rebecca’s rocky, yet growing relationship with Deborah and how she slowly learned the reason behind her seemingly irrational behavior.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Coraline Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to evaluate their own lives and how people cherish, or don’t cherish the things they currently have. Explore how Caroline’s…ahem, I mean, Coraline’s perspective of her parents changes throughout the film. Ask students to identify the whimsical, fantastical characteristics that the Other Mother creates in her ‘web of lies’ world.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Peanut Butter Falcon Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to think about how individuals and society should view and treat people with Down syndrome. This touching story explores the growing relationship between two young men and what they both teach each other throughout the film. Ask students to evaluate how society supported Zak in the movie and what they think the level of support should be for someone like Zak in the real world.
Note: SKIP 41:10 - 41:20 to avoid the ‘f-word’ (this is noted on the movie guide as well)
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Lion King NEW Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) takes students on Simba’s hero’s journey as he deals with shame, lack of confidence, lies and struggles to reach his full potential as King of the Pride Lands. Examine Scar’s vocabulary during his song ‘Be Prepared’ and write a persuasive essay about the effectiveness of the Hakuna Matata life philosophy.
Note: This is the new version of the movie from 2019, please find the original 1994 movie guide at my TES store or search for "The Lion King Movie Guide (G - 1994).
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Toy Story 4 Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2019) challenges students to think critically about Woody’s internal struggle and the complex relationships the toys have with their ‘kids’. Explore whether or not Gabby’s character is good, evil or somewhere in between. Discuss with students their own special toy or object when they started school and also whether or not grown ups would ever value something like Forky the way Bonnie does.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google 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
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2016) challenges students to connect with Rafe and his struggle to adapt to life without his brother and follow the rules at his new school. Ask students to compare their school to HVMS, contemplate if Rafe’s punishment was fair and, judge Principal Dwight’s ultimate goal. Discuss how Leo’s character creates a great plot twist and encourage students to think like a director/writer.
Teacher’s Note: Skip 23:10 - 23:20 to avoid the insinuation of the f-word (“what rhymes with suck”)
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Evaluate and compare the parenting style of Maria and Captain Von Trapp. Explore the songs, their lyrics and metaphors. Contemplate how the historical settings affects the film and how the director, Robert Wise, put the finishing touches on his masterpiece with a humanistic view of the Austrians under the Third Reich.
This resource consists of 15 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Wonder Short Film Series “Please Recycle” #ChooseKind Mini Movie Guide asks students to identify the RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) shown in YouTube video of the same name.
After viewing the film, brainstorm as a class opportunities where students can #choosekind throughout their day. Then, as an optional ongoing assignment, ask students to journal each day the ways in which they were able to #choosekind, opportunities to #choosekind that they may have missed, and ways that they were shown kindness from others.
Notes:
This short movie guide is meant to complement the youtube short film titled Wonder (2017 Movie) #ChooseKind Short Film Series – “Please Recycle” and not the full length movie titled Wonder (2017)
If you liked this resource, please check out my other Wonder related resources:
Wonder Book Study Guide - Chapter by Chapter High-Level Questions
Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2017)
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Beetlejuice Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1988) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Are you looking for a something to change up your Halloween? This Tim Burton throwback is for you! Share with your students a taste of the bizarre and whimsical world of Beetlejuice while thinking critically about Lydia’s grim outlook on life and how this moving completely turns on its head the ‘ghosts terrorizing humans’ genre.
Teacher’s Notes: (these notes are on the moving guide as well)
Skip 50:20-50:30 to avoid the ‘f-word’
Skip 1:02:20 - 1:02:45 to avoid Beetlejuice entering an adult establishment
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Secret Life of Pets 2 Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Explore the concepts of parenting and whether or not Liam should be exposed to danger. Examine Rooster as a role model compared to the modern role models of your students. Finally, ask students to explain in their own words Max’s life advice about either running from, or running at, the challenges life puts in your path.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Aladdin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and learn from their mistakes. Explore the idea of self-confidence through Aladdin’s journey and Jafar’s flaw of greed. Discuss how Jasmine is viewed as a woman and her fight to be heard and become Sultan despite a century of tradition.
Note: This is the new version of Disney’s Aladdin. If you are looking for the older 1992 please find it among my other movie guides.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
A Dog’s Journey Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to analyze and evaluate the relationships and decisions that characters make throughout this film. Ask students to connect the lyrics in CJ’s song ‘Fearless’ to her journey. Explore the journey that each student is on and what they want their purpose to be and finally research the many ways in which dogs, and their amazing sense of smell, helps humans.
This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Pan’s Labyrinth Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2006) challenges students to analyze and learn life lessons from Ofelia’s experiences with Captain Vidal, her mom, the faun and other characters she meets in her fantasy. Ask students to study the depth of Captain Vidal’s character and the poetic justice that director Guillermo del Toro delivers. Explore the historical links to this movie and the theme of obeying orders without question.
Note: Although this movie is rated R, there was only one instance of the f-word. The rating is mostly due to the graphic content of violence and Captain Vidal’s facial wound…
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3