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 : )
This Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) asks students to connect their own experiences to Freddie’s life. Challenge students to think about the lessons that can be learned from this unique performer’s ups and downs and the loyalty and teamwork Queen exhibited throughout the years as they crossed musical boundaries and mixed genres.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
Note: This movie is rated PG13, please make sure it is appropriate for your classroom before viewing. If desired, SKIP 1:48:20 - 1:48:25 to avoid the f-word. This time stamp is noted on the movie guide.
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
FernGully: The Last Rain Forest Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1992) asks students to connect the concepts in this movie to the real world. Challenge students to think about Hexxus and what happened to Ralph and Tony in the Leveler to the way humans sometimes act in the real world. Encourage students to apply what they have learned about context to what characters say in the film. For example when Batty tells Zak, "Truth doesn’t always win friends, but it certainly influences people.”
Examine the lyrics to Batty’s song and ask students to identify rhyming pairs and unfamiliar vocabulary.
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
This Ready Player One Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) asks students to analyze the pros and cons of a virtual world such an The Oasis. Encourage students to think critically and discuss concepts of online safety and security. Challenge students to connect with the emotions and decisions of Parzival, Art3mis and Halliday in Steven Spielberg’s fantastic movie based on Ernest Cline’s book. Encourage students to think critically and discuss concepts of online safety and security.
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
This Bao (2018) Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats challenges students to unpack the powerful concepts bundled into this award winning animated short film by Domee Shi. Students compare their own relationships with their parents to the whimsically realistic relationship between Bao and his ‘mother’. Task students with determining the Chinese cultural elements of the story and replace them if the story’s setting was their own home. Give your students a unique glimpse into life from a mother’s perspective and the struggles they face as their children become independent.
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 (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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?
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 Black Panther Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 2018) asks students to compare and analyze how T’Challa, Nakia and Killmonger see Wakanda’s role in the world. Challenge students to identify T’Challa’s hero’s journey throughout the movie and think critically about the outcome of an ‘Us-versus-Them’ mentality.
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 Star is Born Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2018) challenges students to analyze the strained and complex relationships between Bobby, Jack and Ally. Ask students to think critically about Jack’s struggle with mental health and Ally’s struggle to remain unique and truthful as an artist.
Note: This movie is rated R and has a few sex scenes with partial nudity, as well as many instances of the f-word. All the occurrences of these are listed on the answer key if teachers wish to skip over them. Instances of other curse words are not noted.
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 (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
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG - 2018) challenges students to connect with the characters and think like a director. Ask students to compare their relationship with their parents to Miles and his father and explore how expectations can affect someone’s performance.
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
Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) is a fantastic tool to teach your students about insecurity and friendship. Challenge students to identify and fix negative feelings that can hurt their friendships. Ask students to relate their own experiences on the internet to what Ralph and Vanellope experience throughout the movie, such as receiving negative comments and dealing with pop-up ads.
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 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 Grinch Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2018) brings this older Christmas classic back to life. With new modern music and Grinch’s drone reconnaissance your younger students will be sure to connect with this film. Challenge students to compare Grinch’s actions and feelings to their own and examine the true meaning of Christmas.
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
Jane Movie Guide (Documentary) (PG - 2017) guides students through this incredible story of a brave women that changed the way scientists viewed the animal world. Challenge students to compare their humanity with the nature of chimpanzees and compare their childhood with Grub’s childhood. Explore how Jane’s mother’s support led to her achieving what everyone told her couldn’t be done, let alone by ‘just a girl’.
This resource consists of 9 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
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
Lean On Me Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1989) asks students to think critically about the decisions and results of Mr. Clark’s transformative role as principal of Eastside High School. Challenge students to explain who they think is ultimately responsible for student performance and education. Take a closer look at the goals and motivations behind Mrs. Barret’s and the Mayor’s behavior.
Note: Although this movie is rated PG13 there is one scene where Mr. Clark uses the f-word.
SKIP 32:25-32:35 to avoid the f-word
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
A Monster Calls Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2016) challenges your students to connect with Conor and the lessons he learns from The Monster. Explore and discuss symbolism and identify how Conor changes throughout the film. Analyze word meanings and much more! This resource is a great way to complete a literature set of the 2011 fantasy novel by Patrick Ness.
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
Use this First Man Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) to explore Neil Armstrong’s world behind the scenes of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Ask students to put themselves into shoes of Neil and the American public during the 1960s and explain how they would have reacted to the events in the movie. Challenge students to analyze Neil’s character traits, the abilities that allowed him to make history and whether or not they hindered his personal life.
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 & SlidesVersion 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 Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie.
Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won’t have the capability to access the AnneFrank . org and the secret annex landing section, please skip this question.
This resource consists of 16 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 (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.
*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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Use this Crazy Rich Asians Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) to explore the differences between Chinese and American culture. Ask students to analyze the relationships and first impression Rachel makes on Nick’s family and if the foundation of their relationship is legitimate.
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
The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges students to think critically about freedom of the press and the first amendment. Explore the unique position Kay Graham was in during the 1970s and her bravery to publish articles on the Pentagon Papers. Ask students to read and respond to a primary source excerpt from the original Pentagon Papers article by the New York Times from June 13, 1971 as if they were living during that time and then summarize the role four presidential administrations played in mishandling the Vietnam War.
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 (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
The Glass Castle Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges to connect with the complex characters and relationships in this ‘based on a true life story’. Ask students to evaluate the homeschooling the Walls children received and their ability to overcome the challenges they faced growing up. Explore the lessons that can be learned from the way Mr. Walls led his life and how Jeannette comes to grips with her past.
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Their Eyes Were Watching God Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2005) challenges students to think critically about the life of Janie and the relationships she builds throughout the movie. Explore the founding of Eatonville, Florida in the film and compare it to the historical record. Ask students put into their own words what it means to live life as if ‘their eyes are watching God’.
Teacher’s Notes:
Although this movie is rated for TV, I’d recommend previewing the movie or carefully looking at a parental guide such as IMDb’s, to make sure this movie is appropriate for your students.
Skip 1:15:00 - 1:16:30 if you want to avoid the prolonged love scene between Janie and Tea Cake
If the time stamps on this movie guide don’t match up with your version of the movie, I’ve included a short description of where to stop the film for each question.
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 PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
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
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