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 : )
Toy Story Toons: Small Fry Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2011) challenges students to analyze this 7 minute Pixar animation. Compare the ‘discarded toys’ and select the most unique toy. Guess and explore the meaning of phrases within the context of the animation. Discuss the theme and the lessons one can learn from it. Finally, ask students to write about their experiences with their favorite free/cheap toys.
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?
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
Riley’s First Date? Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2015) challenges students to analyze this 5 minute Pixar animation. Explore how Riley’s dad changes his opinion of Jordan (the boy) and why this change occurs. Discuss the theme of this short animation and what lessons students can take away from it. Finally, ask students to formulate their opinion of when it is appropriate for kids to start dating.
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?
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
Burn-E Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2008) challenges students to analyze this 8 minute Pixar animation. Explore how the director gives Burn-E human emotions, discuss Burn-E’s purpose in life and what lessons can be learned from his commitment. Finally, ask students to think about their purpose and/or current goals in life.
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?
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
Boundin’ Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2003) challenges students to analyze this 4 minute Oscar nominated Pixar animation. Compare and contrast how the sheep reacts to its wool being cut at the beginning and end of the film. Analyze the Jackalope’s advice and explore what it would mean to be a ‘Jackalope’ in your community. Finally, discuss the theme and the lessons students can learn from it.
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?
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
Jack-Jack Attack (2005) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 minute award winning Pixar animation. Analyze Kari’s familiarity with babysitting and predict if watching Jack-Jack will be an easy job. Use context to explain what Mr. Dicker means when he tells Kari, “You will kid. You will.” Discuss Jack-Jack’s abilities, which one you’d most like, and as a director create a new entertaining ability Jack-Jack could have. Finally discuss the theme of the video and lessons one can learn from it.
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?
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 Flora & Ulysses Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Form (PG - 2021) challenges students to analyze Ulysses’ impact on Flora and her family. Explore the idea of being a cynic and how Flora changes throughout the film. Think like a director and examine how the chase scene in this film is made unique and entertaining. Discuss how characters in the movie ‘flared up like a flame’ and remembered to ‘turn back’ and then ask students to write about how they could do the same in their own way.
NOTE: This movie can be streamed now on Disney +
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
Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Form (PG - 2021) challenges students to analyze Raya’s decisions and perspective of the world. Compare how Raya and Sisu view the importance of trust. Explore what the Druun may represent in today’s society. Finally, compare the different lands of Kumandra, choose one that best represents where you live, and use details from the movie to support your answers.
NOTE: This movie can be streamed now on Disney +
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 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
Wolfwalkers Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Form (PG - 2020) challenges students to analyze the relationship between the local Irish and the settling English in the film. Compare and contrast Mebh and Robyn and their lives as humans and wolves. Discuss and judge Robyn’s choices throughout the film. Finally, identify how visual elements are used to communicate to the viewer the difference between Robyn as a human and Robyn as a wolf.
NOTE: This movie can be streamed now on APPLE TV+
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 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
Pixar Short Video Guide Bundle | SAVE 35% | Theme | Plot | Infer | Questions are great to have in your emergency fun toolkit for ELA substitutes, short no-prep lessons, or supplemental material for your English class.
Guides included in this bundle (search my store to see sample questions for each guide):
DUG’S SPECIAL MISSION (2009)
ONE MAN BAND (2005)
LIFTED (2006)
FOR THE BIRDS (2000)
PIPER (2016)
BAO (2018)
PRESTO (2008)
PARTLY CLOUDY (2009)
GERI’S GAME (1997)
LA LUNA (2011)
Each guide in the bundle includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)
A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
An answer key (2 pages) 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.
A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image) 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.
Check the preview files for each individual products to see high resolution sample questions and decide if these guides are suitable for your students. These resources consists of 6 high-level, short answer and reflection questions that will do more than ask your students to regurgitate information.
Dug’s Special Mission (2009) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 minute Pixar animation. Infer the conflict from the opening scene and analyze the theme of the short. Explore how Dug’s expectations for his birthday change throughout the film. Think like a writer and imagine more creative ways that Dug might unknowingly sabotage the pack’s quest to catch the bird.
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?
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
Presto (2008) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Infer the conflict from the opening scene and analyze the theme of the short. Explore how the magic act poster changes and what it means to the relationship between Presto and Alec the rabbit. Think creatively like a writer and create another scene where Alec uses the magic hat to punish Presto.
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?
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
Partly Cloudy (2009) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Infer the conflict from the opening scene and analyze the theme of the short. Explore how the director uses the dark cloud character to demonstrate its emotions. Think like a writer and brainstorm other dangerous baby animals the dark cloud might create.
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?
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
Geri’s Game (1997) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Explore how the director communicates to the viewer without words. Discuss how the imagery cues viewers that the two Geri’s are the same person, but different personalities. Identify the theme and explore what lessons it can teach the viewer.
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?
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
La Luna (2011) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 6 minute award nominated animation. Explore how the director communicates to the viewer without words. Discuss the science of gravity demonstrated in the movie, or lack thereof, and the usage of poetic license. Analyze the theme and lesson that can be learned from the little boy’s coming of age journey.
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?
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
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
Lifted (2006) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Explore how the use of sound lends meaning to the animation, infer from the opening scene what the aliens are doing and compare the aliens’ character traits. Discuss the importance of perspective in this animation and what general life lessons can be learned from it.
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
This Free Story Elements Worksheet - Plot | Setting | Theme is a great graphic organizer to help students visual plot progression within any story. Identify and describe the setting, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion and the theme.
This product includes:
A student worksheet, PDF (1 page)
**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 cue students that need help as each story element presents itself
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 free book & movie comparison graphic organizer worksheet allows students the structure to clearly define the differences and similarities between a book and a movie. On the second page students rate each version of the story and support their opinion with details from each version.
This product includes:
A student worksheet, PDF (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 thinking about throughout the story
Check in on students throughout the story to see their progress
Pause throughout the story and give examples differences between each version
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
For the Birds (2000) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 minute awarding winning animation. Explore how the director communicates what the birds are thinking without language and the way Ralph Eggleston uses poetic license to tell the story. Identify the theme and the lesson it can teach viewers. Finally, discuss the concept of poetic justice and how it is demonstrated in the story.
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
This free character traits comparison worksheet helps students analyze two characters from any story. It includes a Venn diagram for comparing and contrasting character traits and boxes where students can support traits with behavioral details from the story.
This product includes:
A student worksheet, PDF (1 page)
**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