This West Side Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (NR - 1961) challenges students to connect with the life and times of the Jets and the Sharks. Explore how the director replaces common elements of a film with song, dance and rhyme. Encourage students to take a deeper look at the concepts presented in this classic musical like juvenile delinquency, gangs, and the idea that each generation faces different challenges. This resource consists of 16 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (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 Music Man Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2003) challenges students to analyze Prof. Harold Hill, his relationships, and his ability to persuade, convince and swindle. Explore song lyrics and how being ‘ladylike’ has changed since the mid 20th century setting of this film. Discuss and grapple with the idea of whether the ends justified the means of Hill’s actions. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This product .zip file includes: A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages) A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages) *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3

This West Side Story Movie Guide (PG13 - 2021) in Spanish challenges students to analyze characters, motives, decisions and song lyrics. Discuss symbolism throughout the film and evaluate arguments. Share opinions and use details from the movie to support them. Explore which character, or group, students personally connect with and write what they would’ve done differently if they were in a similar position. Finally, think about whether or not the final events in the film will make a lasting change on the Jets and the Sharks. 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 resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title. This resource consists of 15 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 (1 Page1) -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

Trolls World Tour Free Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2020) explores the concepts of diversity, friendship, and musical genres. Evaluate Poppy’s eternal trust and whether or not it is a strength or a weakness. Compare and contrast Poppy and Barb’s plans for the trolls. Challenge students to research musical genres and create a graphic organizer to show their relationships to one another. 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. Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below: The Lightning Thief Kung Fu Panda 3