FREE! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Movie Guide (G - 1964)

This Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Movie Guide (G - 1964) challenges students to explore themes of individuality, acceptance, and courage. Chart Rudolph’s transformation from a misfit to a hero, examining how differences can become strengths. Discuss the notion of conformity versus embracing uniqueness, as demonstrated by Clarice’s perspective. Analyze the question in the song “We’re a Couple of Misfits,” considering who sets societal standards and how these affect our perceptions.

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
  *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