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 : )
The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to think critically about police and gang violence and what can be done to help solve these problems. Analyze Starr’s relationship with her friends and family and compare her priority with King’s priority in regards to Khalil’s death.
Note: This movie is rated PG13 and has two instances of the f-word that I noticed. Both of these instances are listed on the answer key if teachers wish to skip over them.
This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*A generic, editable movie guide permission slip
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the google slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Cry Freedom Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1987) challenges students to connect with the South African struggle during the period of apartheid and take a deep look at the involvement of Steve Biko and Donald Woods. Analyze the flashbacks and still frame pictures the director, Richard Attenborough, uses throughout the movie. Explore Biko’s idea of Black Consciousness and to what degree bystanders are responsible for injustice.
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 (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
Before the Flood Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2016) challenges students to break down and understand the plethora of information in this climate change documentary. Explore how the action items at the end of the film can be realized in your students’ lives and what obstacles they will need to overcome. Ask students to ponder how a carbon tax would affect their country, business and their personal lives as a consumer.
This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
*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
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
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2013) challenges students to put themselves into Walter Mitty’s head and his struggle to do the things he daydreams about. Explore the idea of seeing things through the lens of a camera or a smartphone, and the value of seeing things with your own eyes as they happen. Discuss the importance of taking risks in life, but also making smart choices about acceptable and unacceptable risks.
This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Blind Side Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2009) challenges student to analyze this inspirational, powerful movie based on the true story of Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Ask students to think critically about who made the greater impact on each other and what lessons can be learned from this film. Explore the idea of visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles, which ones worked best for Michael and which ones work best for your students.
This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Home Alone 2 Movie Viewing Guide (PG - 1992) is a great Christmas activity. Challenge your students think about the deeper meaning of Christmas that this movie has to offer. Explore how Kevin’s attitude changes towards his family and analyze the traps he sets for Marv and Harry.
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 Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas’s and Gally’s intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige’s means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner’s 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.
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)
*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.
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
Harriet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) depicts the heroic life of Harriet Tubman and challenges students to connect with her experiences, decisions and bravery. Explore her personal relationships, hardships and involvement in the Underground Railroad as a conductor. Ask students to read about Harriet Tubman and other fugitive slaves in William Still’s primary source (Underground Railroad Records 1872) and reflect on their courageous stories.
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)
A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*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.
*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:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Little Women Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to connect with the complex characters in this gripping classic. Explore women’s rights issues pertaining to marriage as Amy, Jo and Meg grapple with what marriage means to them during the 1860s. Ask students to connect their own experiences to the sibling rivalries and family dynamics in the March household. Discuss and interpret select literary quotes from the film and how they might apply to students’ lives.
Note: This movie guide accompanies the newest movie version from 2019 (*not the 1994 version) of Louisa May Alcott’s two part novel from the 1860s.
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)
A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*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.
*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:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
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
Ford v Ferrari Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) challenges students to analyze the people and evaluate the decisions in this epic racing story. Compare and contrast Carroll Shelby/Ken Miles and Ford/Ferrari. Explore Ken’s relationship with Ford and whether or not he deserved some of his setbacks. Contemplate what it means to experience the moment when ‘all that’s left is a body moving through space and time’. Conduct light research on what aspects of the movie were not historically accurate and hypothesize why the director decided to deviate from the facts.
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)
A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*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.
*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:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This She’s The Man Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2006) helps students analyze the tangled web of relationships in this story adapted from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Ask students to share their opinion on gender discrimination and whether or not Duke and Viola’s romance would really happen in reality. Explore which characters have changed the most and least between the movie and Twelfth Night.
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 resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This movie is available for streaming on Paramount Plus
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
A Million Miles Away Movie Guide challenges students to consider themes of perseverance, cultural identity, and personal growth. Explore Salvador’s life lessons to Jose about setting goals and overcoming challenges. Debate the impact of Teacher Young’s words on Jose’s life and reflect on the influence of mentors in your own life. Discuss workplace bias and familial pressures Jose experiences. Analyze the significance of Jose embracing his heritage in space, contrasting his earlier attempts to assimilate at NASA. Finally, track Jose’s journey in mapping and achieving his dream of becoming an astronaut, using his father’s five ingredients.
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)
*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
*Note: TES does not allow links to websites. For all YouTube videos mentioned in this description, search for the title on Ted-Ed’s YouTube Channel and you will find the video.
This Free Sneak Peek episode covers the Ted-Ed video “Can you solve the bridge riddle?” and is the first episode in the full 5 episode bundle below.
Challenge students with guiding a group of survivors, each with varying speeds, across a gorge in the face of an imminent zombie threat. Discuss the complexities of time and order as students work through potential solutions to lead everyone to safety. Engage in this interactive exercise that will sharpen your students’ ability to evaluate options under, learn from others and come up with a successful strategy.
LIKE THIS FREE SNEAK PEEK? It is included in this product:
Ted-Ed 5 Riddles YouTube Video Guides | Problem Solving | Word Problems
★You’re In Good Hands★
Although this YouTube guide doesn’t have many ratings yet, please don’t be overly concerned as it was posted more recently than my other resources. Please visit MY TPT STORE to see over 6,000 ratings with a average ★★★★ average.
This product includes:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (PDF - 2 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (PDF - 2 Pages)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (8 Slides)
Admin Movie Request, CCSS alignment, Permission Slip (2 Pages)
A free resources and ‘About’ section (8 Pages - Not included in the page count for this product)
CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students 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 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
*Note: TES does not allow links to websites. For all YouTube videos mentioned in this description, search for the title on Ted-Ed’s YouTube Channel and you will find the video.
This Free Sneak Peek episode covers the Ted-Ed video “Can you solve the bridge riddle?” and is the first episode in the full 5 episode bundle below.
Challenge students with guiding a group of survivors, each with varying speeds, across a gorge in the face of an imminent zombie threat. Discuss the complexities of time and order as students work through potential solutions to lead everyone to safety. Engage in this interactive exercise that will sharpen your students’ ability to evaluate options under, learn from others and come up with a successful strategy.
Teach CCSS with Moana’s Song Shiny! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Explore how lyrics reveal what Tamatoa feels about himself and how he responds to those feelings. Compare Tamatoa to Maui, identify metaphors and discuss what they mean in the context of the song.
This song by Jemaine Clement, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube.
The full movie, Moana, is available for streaming on Disney + and the song can be found from the 1:01:30 minute mark.
★You’re In Good Hands★
Although this movie guide doesn’t have many ratings yet, please don’t be overly concerned as it was posted more recently than my other resources. Please visit MY STORE to see over 4,000 ratings with a perfect ★★★★★ average.
This product includes:
An EASEL by TPT version of the student movie guide (compatible with Google Classroom)
A single, 8 page .PDF file consisting of:
A teacher Lesson Plan (1 page)
An answer key (2 pages)
CCSS alignment indicating standards met (1 page)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
A student movie guide | Print Version (2 pages)
An About TeacherTravis Intro (1 page)
Is this worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
This Braveheart Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 1995) challenges students to put themselves into the shoes of the characters and analyze their relationships and decisions. Explore the different styles of leadership between William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and King Edward. Think critically about freedom, its value and what someone would be willing to give up before fighting for their freedom like William Wallace. Research how accurate the film was and describe which inaccuracy was the most important.
This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (5 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (5 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Murder on the Orient Express Movie Guide | Worksheet | Character Analysis (PG13 - 2017) provides a reflective framework for students to analyze characters, clues and outcomes in this classic mystery story. Use the character profile page to keep track of names, faces, and each passenger’s relationship to the Armstrong case. Ask students to put themselves in Poirot’s shoes and decide whether or not turn in Linda Arden and her crew for Ratchett’s murder. Explore how Poirot’s choice might change his life and his career as a detective. Finally, dig in to Poirot’s final address to the passengers aboard the Orient Express and the weight of his final sentence.
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 (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 Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*A generic, editable movie guide permission slip
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students are not reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the google slides version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Truman Show Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1998) helps students analyze the concept of reality. Challenge students to put themselves in Christof’s shoes and persuade Truman with a monologue to stay in Seahaven. Discuss and evaluate the the contrasting views Christof and Sylvia have on Truman’s life situation. Finally, explore your students’ creativity by writing the synopsis of a sequel to the Truman Show that describes what Truman’s life might look like after leaving the dome.
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
