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 : )
A Big Mooncake for Little Star Book Guide | Questions | Worksheet helps students get the most out of this fantastic, whimsical 2018 children’s book by Grace Lin. Explore the Mid-Autumn Festive / Moon Festival that Chinese and Vietnamese celebrate at harvest time, which falls on a full moon in late September or early October (in the traditional Chinese Lunar calendar it is the 15th day of the 8th month.)
Note: The Moon Festival this year (2020) falls on Thursday, October 1 next year (2021 Tuesday, September 21.
This product includes:
**This product includes:
*A Teacher’s Lesson Plan PDF (3 pages) Note: this can be used as a standalone lesson plan without the need to print copies of the student book guide if desired.
*11 high-level, short answer, page-by-page questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
*A student book guide, PDF printer friendly version (7 pages)
*A student book guide, PDF digital fillable form version (7 pages)
*An answer key (7 pages) IS included with this book guide, however answers may vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
*A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
Note: To make it easy to see which pages correspond to each question on the book guide, a description of the corresponding illustration is listed next to each question.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool to read aloud the book and share the pictures with your students
Pause for discussion after all or designated questions and give students time to respond
**Is this resource worth it? Download two of my free resources to check the quality of my work:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Mary Poppins Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1964) challenges student to analyze this classic movie and learn some real life lessons. Ask students to view child rearing from the multiple perspectives of Mr. Banks, Mary Poppins, the kids and your students themselves. Explore ways in which your students can make their chores more interesting and how the imagery of the film helps convey meaning to the viewers.
Note: This film is a Disney adaptation of P. L. Travers’ series of stories from 1934 - 1962, he went on to publish more books in the series after this film.
This resource consists of 13 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 & 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
Eighth Grade Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2018) challenges students to take a deeper look at self-confidence in this awkward yet accurate story of eighth grade. Ask students to compare their experience to Kayla’s and rate how accurately this film portrays the 8th grade experience. Explore how the director uses music to convey meaning to the viewer and also how Kayla’s online videos shed light on her character development.
Note: Check out the IMDb’s parents guide to make sure this movie is suitable for your students. This movie is rated R mainly for the use of the f-word. Each instances of its use is time stamped on the movie guide, which allows you to skip over them throughout the movie without affecting the plot.
This resource consists of 13 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 National Treasure I & II Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Worksheet includes the following two products:
National Treasure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2004)
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2007)
Save 30% compared to buying both movie guides individually.
The .zip file includes the following for both movie guides:
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
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
This Les Misérables Movie Guide is for the 1998 version of the film starring Liam Neeson. This resource consists of 15 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Challenge students connect the experiences of Jean Valjean, Javert, and Cosette to their own lives and learn life lessons from this fascinating story. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions : )
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 not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students to analyze the film. Many answers will not fit into a ‘box’. Students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
The Wizard of Oz Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 1939) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of the characters and learn personal lessons from their journeys. Discuss what each character is missing, how they prove they actually already have it, and the advice they each get from the mystical Wizard of Oz. Analyze song lyrics and determine if the Wizard of Oz is fond of alliteration.
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
This Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017) has 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Challenge students to analyze the invention of Bitcoin and think critically about what it means for our global society in the future.
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 not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students to analyze the film. Many answers will not fit into a ‘box’. Students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
This Beowulf Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2007) challenges students to pause and think deeply about the characters and their actions in Homer’s Epic hero story. Explore the same fatal mistake that Hrothgar and Beowulf both make, and then ponder the lesson that can be gleaned from it.
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
This My Side of the Mountain Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet (G - 1969) challenges students to put themselves in Sam’s shoes and analyze his decisions and how they affect his life. Let students explore the film version of this classic story after reading the novel by Jean Craighead George. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Please see the preview file for sample questions from this resource.
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
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
This Rudy Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1993) challenges students to come to grips with the hardships and persistence it takes to achieve seemingly impossible goals. Ask students to explore and internalize the inspiring concepts in this story and how it can apply to 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)
*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
This Old Yeller Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1957) challenges students to explore the coming of age of Travis and how he had to grow in order to meet the demands of his new responsibilities. Ask students to put themselves in Travis’ position as he decided to pull the trigger on Old Yeller. Discuss with students what kind of people are trustworthy and whether or not Mr. Searcy’s advice is worth taking.
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.
*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 Tom Sawyer Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1973) challenges students to put themselves in Tom shoes and see life through his eyes. Ask students to think critically about secrets, promises and when, or if, lies are ever okay.
This movie guide is for the 1973 movie version based on Mark Twain’s 1876 novel,Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
This resource consists of 12 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
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
This Billions in Change Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 2015) guides students through this change-driven documentary about the humanitarian endeavors of Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-Hour Energy drink. Challenge students to pause and digest all the concepts and inventions that Manoj is developing to drastically improve the lives of the poorer half of the world.
This resource consists of 7 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
For more product images, sample questions and teacher reviews and ratings, please visit my TPT site at TeacherTravis : )
The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) challenges students to analyze this inspirational film and put themselves in the shoes of Mr. Clark and his students. Explore the strategies that Mr. Clark uses to help his students improve and achieve the highest testing scores in their state. Ask students to pick a student in Mr. Clark’s class and compare their lives to that student.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*A generic, editable movie guide permission slip
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the google slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Spare Parts Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015) analyzes an incredible of a group of boys and their difficult journey to winning an underwater robotics competition. Explore the relationships the team has with another and their families and how they are able to overcome these obstacles and learn to trust and support one another. Challenge students to think like a legislature and come up with ideas that would help solve the undocumented immigrant issue that the characters face throughout the movie.
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 Jungle Book Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2016) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera and analyze how they would feel and what they would do in certain circumstances. Ask students to explore the Law of the Jungle, what it means to them, and how, or if, it could be applied to their family, school or community. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students.
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
This City of Ember Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2008) is a great resource to use along with a novel study unit of Jeanne Duprau’s famous book. Students will be asked to think critically about the Mayor’s intentions, Ember’s culture and personal lessons that can be learned from the experiences of multiple characters, such as the Mayor’s betrayal of Looper.
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 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 Polar Express Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2004) is a great resource for a fun, entertaining and educational Christmas activity. Challenge students to discover true spirit of Christmas and think deeply about beliefs and doubts.
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
This Mulan Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (G - 1998)
is a great way to get your students thinking about ‘the reflection’ that they see in the mirror. It is great for class parties or a substitute lesson plan. It is suitable for very young ages since it is rated G but will keep the attention of upper elementary students. This movie guide includes the the translated version of the original Chinese poem that the story Mulan is based on. In the last essay question, students are challenged to find similarities and differences between the poem and the movie.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Don Quixote Movie Guide consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. Challenge students to think about the lesson they can learn from this epic adventure story. Should people pursue their dreams no matter how fanciful? Is chivalry dead? Should it be?
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)
-It is intended for a paperless classroom if your students each have a tablet/iPad.
An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students to analyze the film. Many answers will not fit into a ‘box’. Students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3