This Thirteen Days Movie Guide | Cuban Missile Crisis | JFK | Cold War (PG13 - 2000) challenges students analyze the portrayal of JFK’s team, their differing perspectives, and their efforts to avoid conflict. Investigate the significance of Adlai’s role as the UN spokesperson and the implications of believing Fomin as a representative of Khrushchev. Examine the potential consequences of trading missiles in Turkey for missiles in Cuba and the importance of the timeline for missile removal. Think like a director and discuss what effect the black and white scenes have on the viewer. Finally, research contemporary events with differing opinions on military force and diplomatic solutions and compare them to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages) *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

A Better Life Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Immigration (PG13 - 2011) challenges students to explore how the director develops characters, plot twists and uses foreshadowing. Compare and contrast perspectives, debate student opinions and write 1st person dialogue as if students were Carlos. Explore various interpretations of the movie and debate which ones most accurately depict the story. Finally, discuss the hardships Carlos faces as an undocumented worker and explore possible governmental solutions. This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. *A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide *A generic, editable movie guide permission slip *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image) **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie. **Distance Learning Tips: Distribute the Google Slides version to each student Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020) Onward by Disney (PG - 2020) The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

Dolores Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 2017) examines the life of Dolores Huerta: a dancer on the stage of justice. Think critically about concepts such as labor rights and environmental movements, boycotting, self-love and revolution, sacrifice and the importance of acknowledging and remembering Dolores. Finally, challenge students to write a 60 second speech as Dolores to persuade people to join the grape boycott using what they learned from the film. 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

He Named Me Malala Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015) challenges students to analyze the life and work of Malala Yousafzai. Explore how the Taliban slowly took over her home town, oppressed her people and outlawed females going to school. Ask students to connect with Malala’s life by comparing their situation to hers. Discuss what how Malala and her father valued education and how their community values educations. Finally think critically about what Malala’s name means and what students want people to think of when others hear their name. 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

This Walkout Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV14 - 2006) challenges students to think critically about the characters and concepts in this inspirational story about equal education for all. Ask students to analyze the kinds of improvements Paula and the other student leaders fought for and how they were successful. Encourage students to think about what they might take for granted and how they would try to achieve a positive change for something they feel is unfair. Note: As a bonus, question #8 asks students to compare real footage of the 1968 walkout with the scene from the film. I do not own this video and can’t guarantee its availability, but search YouTube with the phrase below to find a video that is suitable for this question: Search “vlc record 2013 11 20 11h18m29s SAL CASTRO & the 1968 East LA Walkouts mp4” This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. *A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide *A generic, editable movie guide permission slip *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image) **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie. **Distance Learning Tips: Distribute the Google Slides version to each student Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020) Onward by Disney (PG - 2020) The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (1939) challenges students to analyze government, corruption, how a bill gets passed and the importance of liberty, free speech and the freedom of the press. Although this movie is almost 80 years it is amazing that the director Frank Capra, and the writers were able to create something that is still capture’s students attention and is highly educational. Note: The final essay question requires background knowledge of Don Quixote or a brief reading of a summary of the the story, as students are asked to compare Mr. Smith to Don Quixote. This question can be skipped if desired. This resource consists of 17 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 (6 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (6 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3 For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )

The 13th Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TVMA - 2016) challenges students to digest and analyze the incredible story this films tells about the 13th amendment, the war on drugs, mass incarceration and the prison-industrial complex. Explore the impact that Nixon, Reagan and Clinton had on the war on drugs and how companies profited off legislation which ALEC had a part in introducing. Ask students to ponder how technology like camera phones are affecting the Black Lives Matters movement and what it means for all citizens. Finally, ask students to come up with their own solutions to some of the problems outlined in the film. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. *A Google Forms & 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

V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005) challenges students to fully digest this powerful movie of political and social consequence. Discuss and dissect many of the seemingly cryptic quotes that V says throughout the film. Finally, explore the dangerous ideas that people may be tempted to take away from viewing this film. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages) A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page) **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

This Brave New World Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (TV - 1998) is designed to help students create a deeper understanding of Aldous Huxley’s famous dystopian civilization. Compare how kids are raised in the ‘civilization’ to how kids are raised today. Explore the concepts of pain, conditioning and promiscuity as virtue. Finally identify the effects of ‘soma’ on the civilization and possible replacements for ‘soma’ today. Please take note that this is the 1998 TV version of the film. I’d strongly advise checking out the IMDb parental guide for Brave New World before viewing. Although this film is unrated, and was made for TV, it has various scenes depicting nudity and sexual behavior. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. *A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide *A generic, editable movie guide permission slip *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image) **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie. **Distance Learning Tips: Distribute the google 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

This 1984 Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (R - 1984) helps students analyze the film version of George Orwell’s 1984 dystopian novel. Discuss and explore multiple complex multilayered scenes. Draw conclusions from the film and compare this fictional society to modern day society. Note: This movie is rated R, use caution when showing to students. I’d recommend previewing the movie, marking the times that you’d wish to skip and then pausing and skipping the sections that contain violence and nudity. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. *A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide *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 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