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 : )
Use this Romeo + Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1996) to give your students a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic play. Challenge students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Explore the justice handed out by the Prince and get students to explain how they would have settled the dispute between the Montagues and the Capulets.
Note: This movie guide is for the 1996, Luhrmann film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. If you are looking for the 1968, Zeffirelli film, movie guide please click here.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-movie-guide-questions-worksheet-pg-1968-11608276
This resource consists of 14 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)
*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 slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Shawshank Redemption Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 1994) challenges students to connect with this classic, Oscar-winning movie and it’s interesting take on life, hope, friendship and justice. Explore how someone like, Brooks, would feel if they had missed the most recent 50 years in prison and were released to today. Finally, ask students to do some further research on how the prison population has changed since 1947 (the year when Andy Dufresne came to Shawshank).
Note: Warning! This movie is rated R, be sure to check an online parental guide, like IMDb’s parents guide, to make sure this movie is appropriate for your students.
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
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Forms (PG13 - 2016) asks students to connect with Jake, his insecurities, growing leadership and heroic qualities. Consider the historical context in which grandpa Abe’s stories appear to fantasy, read-between-the-lines and interpret dialogue, analyze Barron’s curious antagonistic style, and discuss Jake and Emma’s romance.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms 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 King’s Speech Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2010) helps students connect with the struggles and frustrations of Bertie (King George VI). Explore how new technologies, such as radio back in the early 20th century and social media platforms more recently, have changed the relationship between national leaders and the people. Challenge students to think about what lessons they can learn from this film and how they will react to people with speech impediments in the future.
Note: Although this movie is rated R, if you skip the following time frames you’ll omit the majority of profanities.
SKIP 1:01:35 - 1:02:20
SKIP 1:37:25-1:38:10
This resource consists of 11 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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Spirited Away Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 2001) walks your students through Studio Ghibli most famous work. Send your students along Chihiro’s journey through Hayao Miyazaki’s whimsical fantasy world. Learn lessons along the way about greed, bravery, and unconditional love. Finally, use what you’ve seen in the film to make inferences about Japanese culture.
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
Goal! The Dream Begins Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2005) challenges students learn from the mistakes and triumphs of a talented Los Angeles immigrant. Explore Santiago’s family dynamics and his turbulent relationship with his father. Ask students to identify parts in the movie where Santiago displays resilience, resourcefulness, and adaptability and then write how they can demonstrate these same character traits in their own lives.
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
One Man Band (2005) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 and a half minute award nominated animation. Identify the conflict, explore how the little girl’s attitude changes throughout the short, explore the life lessons contained in the theme, and challenge students to explore the usage of poetic justice.
This resource consists of 6 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
A Raisin in the Sun Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1961) explores the plethora of educational concepts in this classic movie. Challenge students to sympathize as Walter Lee struggles with his expectations of life. Dig deep into the philosophy of how to live a happy and content life and what roles money, love and family should play in it. Ask students to think about the historical context of Ruth’s idea to abort her baby.
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)
*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
Radio Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2003) challenges students to develop their empathetic side. Analyze characters, their behavior and explore both sides to the argument on whether or not Radio is a liability. Interpret phrases using context, learn lessons from Coach Jones and discuss practical ways to live life without having regrets.
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
The Wild Robot Movie Guide (PG - 2024) challenges students to explore themes of friendship, family, and acceptance. Discuss how Roz learns to communicate with the animals and becomes part of their community. Identify how and why her relationships change from when she first arrives on the island to when she states she is “a wild robot”. Reflect on the importance of understanding others and overcoming differences. Encourage students to think about the choices Roz makes, especially her decision to leave the island to protect her friends. Explore what students think about their current relationship with computers/robots and whether or not in the future they think they might have a relationship with a robot like Roz and Brightbill had.
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
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:
-An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
-A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
-A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
-A free resources and ‘About’ section (8 Pages - Not included in the page count for this product)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the Google Slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Chupa Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | El Chupacabras (PG - 2023)
challenges students to compare how Alex feels about his heritage throughout the story. Evaluate whether or not Alex’s cousins are good influences on him. Think like a director and describe how the Chupacabras communicate with each other without the use of dialogue. Discuss the symbolism of Alex’s Game Boy. Finally, explore the literal and metaphorical meaning of the idea that your family will find you if you get lost.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This movie guide is completely in Spanish:
The questions are all in Spanish and this movie guide is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced Spanish level. Please look at the sample thumbnail and the preview file to see if the questions are appropriate for your students.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*A generic, editable movie guide permission slip
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the Google Slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This The Founder Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2016) challenges to analyze and learn life & business lessons from Ray Kroc’s story of persistence. Explore the relationship between supply and demand, analyze the business decisions both Ray and the McDonald brothers made, and prioritize the key attributes Ray credits to his success: talent, genius, education and persistence
This resource consists of 11 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
The Green Book Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to take to heart the many life lessons in this film. Based on the true story of Dr. Don Shirley and Frank Vallelonga (Tony Lip), this film is sure to engage your students and make them think about the importance of getting to know someone instead of stereotyping and judging people.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG13 - 2006) asks students to put themselves in Chris Gardner’s shoes and learn from the adversity he faces in life. Explore the meaning of Thomas Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence and challenge students to learn the entrepreneurial lessons from his bone density scanner business.
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 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 Blue Umbrella (2013) Pixar Short Guide | Questions | Personification | Theme challenges students to analyze this 7 minute Pixar Short animation. Discuss the use of personification and how the story would be different if humans were the main characters. Compare and contrast the blue umbrella with the other umbrellas. Explore how music is used to move the plot along and influence the viewer. Finally, identify the theme and ask students what lesson they can learn from the animation.
NOTE: This video CAN’T be found on YouTube easily as of 5/2021
This resource consists of 6 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)
An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms version of the movie guide
*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?
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 Macbeth Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2015) takes Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy and creates a memorable experience for students analyze and deconstruct. Directed by Justin Kurzel this 2015 version of Macbeth stars Michael Fassbender as a believable and tortured Macbeth. Challenge students to learn from the life mistakes that Macbeth made and rewrite the script as Macbeth and the valuable knowledge of hindsight. Explore the relationships and the differences between characters in this fascinating, engaging way to explore Shakespeare.
This resource consists of 14 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
This Inside Out 2 (PG - 2024) Movie Guide challenges students to:
Explore complex emotions and decision-making processes as Riley becomes a teenager.
Discuss how Riley’s interactions with her emotions lead to personal growth and changes in her belief system.
Analyze how each emotion contributes to her decisions, such as allowing her friend Grace to score the final goal.
Identify behaviors triggered by Riley’s new emotions like envy, anxiety, embarrassment, and ennui.
Encourage students to consider how internal conflicts shape a person’s identity and the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Ask students to reflect on their connection with Riley’s new belief system created once Joy and Anxiety stop trying to control her.
Debate the statement: “Emotions, on their own, are not good or bad; it’s how we process them and keep them balanced that is important.”
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
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:
-An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages)
-A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages)
-A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
-A free resources and ‘About’ section (8 Pages - Not included in the page count for this product)
**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
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
Free Character Trait List is a simple yet effective 2 page handout and is a great way to increase vocabulary for character trait activities. I recommend printing one copy, double sided, for each student at the beginning of the year to save in their ELA binder so they can use it as a reference. This is a great addition to my Free Character Traits Comparison Worksheet at my store.
This product includes:
*An Character traits list grouped by category (2 Pages)
**Classroom Tips:
Distribute the worksheet at the beginning of the lesson, you can choose to have students work individually or in groups
Take a minute to go over the worksheet so students know what they need to be watching for throughout the story
Check in on students throughout the story to see their progress
Pause throughout the story and give examples of behaviors that demonstrate certain character traits
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 Math Focused Movie Guide made for The Grinch (PG - 2018) challenges students to engage with fun and practical math problems inspired by The Grinch. Students will explore real-world scenarios like calculating the number of meals the Grinch consumes, determining how far Cindy-Lou runs, and estimating how many houses the Grinch can visit in a limited time.
These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
3.OA.A.1: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication
3.OA.A.3: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems
3.NBT.A.2: Fluently add and subtract within 1000
4.OA.A.2: Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving comparisons
4.OA.A.3: Solve multi-step word problems using the four operations
4.MD.A.2: Solve word problems involving time, distances, and other measurements
This resource is great for:
Substitute Emergency Lesson Plans
After Testing Activity
Reward Lessons
End of School Year Parties
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional E long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
If students work together, discourage students from simply copying answers.
Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
Optionally, after completing the math questions, allow 5-10 minutes for each ELA question at the end of the film.
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