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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 : )

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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 Polar Express Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2004)
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The Polar Express Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2004)

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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
The Wizard of Oz Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 1939)
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The Wizard of Oz Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (PG - 1939)

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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
Up Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2009)
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Up Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2009)

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This Up Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2009) challenges students to learn from the mistakes characters make and analyze their dialogue. Compare what students are passionate about achieving to what Mr. Fredricksen achieved. Create a genuine life lesson learning opportunity out of this engaging 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) *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 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
Hamlet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1990)
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Hamlet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1990)

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This Hamlet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1990) will increase your students’ comprehension of this Shakespeare classic. Challenge students to connect with the complexity of Shakespeare’s characters and their decisions. Evaluate Hamlet’s view of death and discuss lessons one can learn from this famous tragedy. 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) *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
Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017)
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Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017)

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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 : )
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin Movie Guide (2014)
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The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin Movie Guide (2014)

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The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin 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 your students to compare Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web with Satoshi’s Nakamoto’s Bitcoin and contemplate how these two inventions have and will impact people’s lives. Although this documentary is a few years old, it is still a great introduction to Bitcoin for students. Note: You may want to skip the short section (51:00 – 54:20) that talked about Tor and the Silk Road and has one instance of the ‘s’ word. 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-the-lightning-thief-movie-viewing-guide-pg-2010-11752241 Kung Fu Panda 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/kung-fu-panda-3-movie-guide-11597899 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.
Our Friend, Martin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1999)
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Our Friend, Martin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1999)

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This Our Friend, Martin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1999) challenges students to analyze the decisions made by Martin, Miles, and Randy as they teleport through Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Explore how MLK responds to hate and prejudice and how he teaches Miles that violence is not the answer and to appreciate the life he has. Ask students to consider how TV played a part in MLK’s civil rights movement, especially in Birmingham, Alabama. Finally encourage students to describe what changes they can make in their own lives to improve the world around them. A note about different versions of the film: The time stamps on this movie guide match up with the youtube version which can be found by searching “Our Friend, Martin dandmonline”. (*Note: I do not own this video and it was avail as of 4/2024) 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 PDF with links to a Google Forms & Slides Version *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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: Kung Fu Panda 3
Encanto Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | Worksheet | Questions (PG - 2021)
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Encanto Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | Worksheet | Questions (PG - 2021)

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Encanto Movie Guide in Spanish | Español | Worksheet | Questions (PG - 2021) challenges students to analyze characters, how they interact and what lessons they learn. Discuss personal gifts and what students can do for their family or community. Explore lyrics, rhymes and word definitions in songs throughout the film. Finally compare the mistake Abuela made to possible areas in life today where people might focus so much on something that they neglect what is most important in 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 movie guide is completely in Spanish: The questions are all in Spanish and this movie guide is suitable for students with an intermediate to advanced Spanish level. Please look at the sample thumbnail and the preview file to see if the questions are appropriate for your students. 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 **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
Joseph: King of Dreams Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (NR - 2000)
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Joseph: King of Dreams Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (NR - 2000)

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Joseph: King of Dreams Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (NR - 2000) challenges students to connect with Joseph and his journey. Compare and contrast how Joseph and his brothers feel about each other. Think critically about the meaning and context behind the word ‘half-brother’ as Joseph first says it to his brothers and later Judah says it back. Evaluate Potiphar’s decisions and ask students to explain if they would have done things differently. Examine lyrics and find meaning and lessons within Joseph’s song, More Than You Take. Finally, discuss Joseph’s relationship with God and how it changes throughout his story. 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
Pachamama Movie Guide (PG - 2018) | Questions | Inca | Peru | Earth
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Pachamama Movie Guide (PG - 2018) | Questions | Inca | Peru | Earth

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This Pachamama (2018) Movie Guide challenges students to: Contrast the offerings of Tepulpai and Naïra during the Pachamama ceremony and analyze what their choices say about their characters. Discuss whether Tepulpai is selfish and provide examples from the movie to support the argument. Interpret the meaning behind the chasqui’s description of a “floating house,” “metal skin,” and “spitting fire” in relation to the Spanish invaders. Analyze how Tepulpai’s realization about taking things without permission begins to change his character and behavior. Explain why the shaman rewards Tepulpai with his drum and the title of “little shaman” and what it signifies about Tepulpai’s growth. Explore how Tepulpai and Naïra change each other throughout the movie and argue who experiences the greatest transformation. Evaluate the historical accuracy of Pachamama by selecting 4 topics, such as Inca religion, quipus, the Spanish conquest, and the cultural significance of gold, and comparing how these are depicted in the movie with researched facts about the Inca Empire. Optionally: Ask students to listen for and define 6 Inca-related words used throughout the movie. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
Hamilton Movie (Broadway Musical) Guide | Questions | Google Formats (PG13 - 2020)
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Hamilton Movie (Broadway Musical) Guide | Questions | Google Formats (PG13 - 2020)

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This Hamilton Movie Guide accompanies the live recording of the popular Broadway Musical released by Disney Plus July 2020. Challenge students to connect with the vibrant characters, their decisions and relationships. Explore the meaning and rhyming structure of lyrics, compare Burr and Hamilton as their roller coaster of a relationship unfolds, and connect the ten duel commandments with how disputes are handled in today’s society. Identify character mantras throughout the film, analyze Eliza’s reaction to the Reynold’s Pamphlet, determine if King George’s behavior matches his words and much more. This resource consists of 19 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 & 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 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
Psycho Movie Guide (R - 1960) | Horror | Hitchcock | Cinematography | Worksheet
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Psycho Movie Guide (R - 1960) | Horror | Hitchcock | Cinematography | Worksheet

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This Psycho Movie Guide (R - 1960) challenges students to explore complex themes of guilt, identity, and illusion. Discuss Norman’s psychological profile and his conflicted relationship with his mother. Examine how the characters’ perceptions of reality are manipulated by Norman’s dual persona, and his dissociative identity disorder (DID). Analyze Hitchcock’s filming technique in the shower scene, and the final haunting image of Norman’s face merging with his mother’s skull. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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 Kite Runner Movie Guide (PG13 - 2007) Questions | Worksheet
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The Kite Runner Movie Guide (PG13 - 2007) Questions | Worksheet

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The Kite Runner Movie Guide (PG13 - 2007) challenges students to explore themes of friendship, family, and redemption. Discuss Amir’s struggle for his father’s approval and how this affects his relationship with Hassan. Examine Amir’s difficult path toward forgiveness and self-acceptance. Engage students in understanding the importance of family bonds and the consequences of prejudice, especially through the characters’ backgrounds. Reflect on whether Amir has truly found a way “to be good again” and how Amir’s final actions, such as defending Sohrab, show his growth and acceptance of responsibility. Finally, research the historical tensions between the Pashtuns and Hazaras, the soviet invasion and Taliban takeover, and how these tensions are depicted in the film through the relationships between Amir, Hassan, and Assef. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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 Matrix Movie Guide (R - 1999) | Worksheet | Questions
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The Matrix Movie Guide (R - 1999) | Worksheet | Questions

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The Matrix Movie Guide (R - 1999) challenges students to explore themes of reality, choice, betrayal and fate. Analyze the symbolism of the red and blue pills, what they represent, and what choice students would make. Introduce students to Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave” and help them find connections between its symbols and the film. Explore concepts of free will, reality versus illusion, and the power of personal belief. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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 Wild Robot Movie Guide (PG - 2024) | Questions | Worksheet
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The Wild Robot Movie Guide (PG - 2024) | Questions | Worksheet

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The Wild Robot Movie Guide (PG - 2024) challenges students to explore themes of friendship, family, and acceptance. Discuss how Roz learns to communicate with the animals and becomes part of their community. Identify how and why her relationships change from when she first arrives on the island to when she states she is “a wild robot”. Reflect on the importance of understanding others and overcoming differences. Encourage students to think about the choices Roz makes, especially her decision to leave the island to protect her friends. Explore what students think about their current relationship with computers/robots and whether or not in the future they think they might have a relationship with a robot like Roz and Brightbill had. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
Catch Me If You Can Movie Guide (2002) | Questions | Identity Theft | Criminal Justice
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Catch Me If You Can Movie Guide (2002) | Questions | Identity Theft | Criminal Justice

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This Catch Me If You Can Movie Guide (2002) challenge students to explore themes of deception, criminal justice, redemption, and personal transformation. Discuss the complexity of Frank Jr.'s character, his father’s influence, and the dynamic between Frank and Carl. Analyze how both main characters symbolize the idea that sometimes living a lie is easier than being honest with yourself. Debate whether or not Frank Jr.'s character is moral, if Carl’s redemption plan for Frank Jr. was successful, and finally what he would’ve needed to learn in order to pull off identity theft in the present day. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
El Norte (R - 1983) Movie Guide | In English | Immigration
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El Norte (R - 1983) Movie Guide | In English | Immigration

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This El Norte (R - 1983) Movie Guide challenges students to analyze Enrique’s internal conflict as he chooses between staying to help his family or fleeing for a chance at survival. Discuss the powerful lessons Enrique learns from his father about the oppression of peasants and how these lessons shape his decisions throughout the film. Explore the harsh realities Enrique and Rosita face on their journey north, such as navigating a dangerous underground tunnel and dealing with people they must learn to trust or suspect. Finally, reflect on the symbolism of Enrique raising his arm to offer labor and the haunting final image of his father’s severed head. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
Despicable Me 2 Movie Guide (PG - 2013) | Questions | Plot | Conflict
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Despicable Me 2 Movie Guide (PG - 2013) | Questions | Plot | Conflict

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This Despicable Me 2 Movie Guide (PG - 2013) challenges students to identify plot twists, foreshadowing and the internal conflicts that Agnes and Gru struggle with throughout the movie. Reflect on how Gru was treating in grade school and the effects it had on him and how it led to his fears of dating. Ask students to learn lessons about treating their classmates with respect to avoid painful experiences like Gru had. Share opinions about if Gru should or shouldn’t accept offers to join AVL or El Macho’s evil plan. Finally, choose between two interdisciplinary questions about how a real PX-41 Serum could negatively affect our world if released into the wild and/or write a mother’s day card inspired by Agnes. Optionally: Ask students to listen for and define 5 Spanish phrases/words used throughout the movie. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
Inside Out 2 (PG - 2024) Movie Guide Questions
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Inside Out 2 (PG - 2024) Movie Guide Questions

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This Inside Out 2 (PG - 2024) Movie Guide challenges students to: Explore complex emotions and decision-making processes as Riley becomes a teenager. Discuss how Riley’s interactions with her emotions lead to personal growth and changes in her belief system. Analyze how each emotion contributes to her decisions, such as allowing her friend Grace to score the final goal. Identify behaviors triggered by Riley’s new emotions like envy, anxiety, embarrassment, and ennui. Encourage students to consider how internal conflicts shape a person’s identity and the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. Ask students to reflect on their connection with Riley’s new belief system created once Joy and Anxiety stop trying to control her. Debate the statement: “Emotions, on their own, are not good or bad; it’s how we process them and keep them balanced that is important.” This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (5 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (5 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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
Despicable Me Movie Guide (PG - 2010) | Plot | Foreshadowing | Montage | Questions
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Despicable Me Movie Guide (PG - 2010) | Plot | Foreshadowing | Montage | Questions

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This Despicable Me Movie Guide (PG - 2010) challenges students to explore the themes of character change, plot progression, and relationships. Examine how Gru’s character evolves from a selfish villain to a caring father figure, and discuss the impact of the girls on his transformation. Explore how the film uses foreshadowing and montage to enhance the narrative, giving students the tools to recognize these techniques in other stories. Define the ‘Nefario Principle’ and how it relates to the masses of objects in the movie. Finally, give students a choice to write their own bedtime story using rhyme and personal experience or explore how the moon suddenly vanishing might affect real people on Earth. This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. 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: -An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages) -A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) -A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 Page) CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and 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 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