Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
Dear Fellow Teachers, I’m teachertravis and I’ve created a collection of educational movie guides so that teachers can find reliable, high-quality resources. I use my 10 years of experience in the classroom to craft questions that are thought provoking and valuable for young minds. I hope that you’ll find these movie guides to be excellent supplemental resources. Don’t show another movie to your class without one, you'll see what a difference they make : )
This Math Movie Guide Questions made for Finding Nemo resource challenges to practice skills like calculating time, distance, and fractions while solving questions based on Nemo’s adventures. Examples include determining how far Dory and Marlin swim, calculating how long the fish in the tank have to escape, and solving problems involving multiplication and division with sharks and turtles. These problems encourage students to apply math concepts in fun and practical ways, reinforcing key math skills.
This resource aligns with the following math standards:
3.OA.D.8: Solve two-step word problems using the four operations.
3.MD.A.1: Solve problems involving measurement of time intervals.
3.OA.C.7: Fluently multiply and divide within 100.
4.MD.A.1: Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of distances.
4.MD.A.2: Solve word problems involving time, distance, and other measurements.
5.NF.B.6: Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and whole numbers.
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 Coraline Math Movie Guide Questions resource challenges to tackle real-world challenges like calculating how much mud is produced from rainfall, figuring out how long it takes Coraline to plant her garden, and determining the number of combinations of button eyes Coraline can choose from. Each question is designed to reinforce key math skills and standards from Grades 3-5, while keeping students engaged with the movie’s storyline.
These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
3.OA.A.4: Solve two-step word problems using the four operations
3.OA.D.9: Identify arithmetic patterns and explain them using properties of operations
3.MD.D.8: Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons
4.OA.A.2: Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving comparisons
4.OA.A.3: Solve multistep word problems using the four operations
4.NF.B.4: Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number
4.MD.A.2: Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances and time
5.MD.C.5: Solve real-world problems involving volume
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 Coraline Math Movie Guide Questions (G6~8) resource challenges to calculate probabilities while exploring the spooky forest, measure areas of doors and windows in Coraline’s house, and determine how long it takes Coraline to run across the garden. With challenges ranging from counting taffy to solving transformations of a mysterious doll, these activities sharpen essential math skills while connecting to the story’s plot.
These problems will reinforce the following math skills and standards:
6.G.A.1: Solve problems involving area
6.RP.A.3: Solve real-world problems involving rates
7.EE.B.4: Use equations to solve real-world problems
7.SP.C.7: Develop and use probability models
8.G.B.7: Apply the Pythagorean Theorem in real-world problems
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 Hidden Figures Math Movie Guide Questions resource challenges to solve real-world problems connected to NASA’s space race, such as calculating trajectories, solving equations, and working with ratios and percentages. Math questions include topics like the amount of time needed to complete calculations, the probability of passing courses, and the speed required for space reentry. These activities reinforce key mathematical skills across multiple grade levels and provide a connection between practical math applications and historical achievements in space exploration.
**These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
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6.RP.A.3.c: Solve problems involving percentages and proportions
6.NS.C.8: Solve real-world problems involving distances and coordinate planes
6.RP.A.1: Understand the concept of ratios
6.EE.A.2: Evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers
7.RP.A.3: Use proportional relationships to solve multi-step ratio and percent problems
8.EE.A.1: Know and apply properties of exponents
8.EE.C.7.b: Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients
8.SP.A.1: Calculate probabilities for compound events
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 Monsters Inc Math Movie Guide Questions (G6 to 8) resource challenges students to solve real-world math problems like converting temperatures in Monstropolis, calculating the total number of jumps by tentacles, and figuring out the volume of a tunnel dug by Mike. These math activities reinforce key skills through fun scenarios, helping students understand math in a practical and entertaining way.
The following math standards are addressed:
6.EE.A.2: Write and evaluate expressions where letters stand for numbers
6.RP.A.1: Understand and use ratios and rates
6.RP.A.3: Solve real-world problems using unit rates
6.G.A.1: Solve problems involving area and perimeter of polygons
7.RP.A.1: Compute unit rates involving ratios
7.RP.A.3: Solve problems using proportional relationships
7.G.B.5: Solve problems involving angle measures
7.G.B.6: Solve real-world volume problems
8.EE.A.1: Apply properties of exponents to powers of ten
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 Monsters Inc Math Movie Guide Questions resource challenges students to tackle problems such as calculating how long Mike has to reach the restaurant, converting temperatures in Monstropolis, and finding the perimeter of a sushi restaurant. These fun, real-world inspired problems help reinforce important math concepts such as time conversion, multiplication, area, and perimeter.
The guide supports learning with the following math skills and standards:
3.OA.A.3: Solve multiplication problems in real-world situations
4.OA.A.2: Multiply or divide to solve comparison problems
4.MD.A.1: Solve word problems involving time
4.MD.A.2: Convert units of time to solve real-world problems
4.MD.A.3: Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles
5.NF.B.6: Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions
5.NBT.B.5: Multiply multi-digit numbers
5.NBT.B.6: Divide multi-digit numbers to find unit rates
5.NBT.A.2: Apply powers of ten in real-world contexts
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:
Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
If students work together, discourage students from simply copying answers.
Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
Optionally, after completing the math questions, allow 5-10 minutes for each ELA question at the end of the film.
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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 Minions Math Movie Guide Questions resource will challenge students to solve problems related to time, distance, area, volume, and percentages, helping reinforce key math skills. Through scenarios like calculating the volume of the Minions’ cave, determining how long Kevin takes to walk to Orlando, or figuring out how much Scarlet’s criminal empire grew over time, students will apply math in fun and practical ways.
**These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
**
6.RP.A.3: Use ratio reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems
6.G.A.1: Find the area of polygons by composing or decomposing into rectangles
6.G.A.2: Find the volume of a right rectangular prism
7.RP.A.2: Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities
7.RP.A.3: Use proportional relationships to solve multi-step percent problems
7.SP.C.5: Understand and calculate probabilities
8.G.B.7: Apply the Pythagorean theorem in real-world problems
8.G.C.9: Solve problems involving volumes and surface areas of cylinders
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
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 product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:
Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
If students work together, discourage students from simply copying answers.
Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
Optionally, after completing the math questions, allow 5-10 minutes for each ELA question at the end of the film.
★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 6,000 ratings with a ★★★★★ average.
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 Hunger Games (2012) Math Focused Movie Guide challenges students to engage with real-world inspired math problems based on scenes from the movie. Students will solve problems involving percentages, probabilities, speed, and distance as they explore scenarios like calculating the percentage of workers in the districts, determining the odds of Katniss or Peeta winning the Games, and estimating how long it takes Katniss to reach safety.
These problems will reinforce key math skills and standards, such as:
6.RP.A.3: Understand and solve percent problems
7.RP.A.2: Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world problems
7.RP.A.3: Solve multi-step ratio and percent problems
8.SP.A.1: Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data
8.EE.A.1: Use and understand exponents to solve real-world problems
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:
Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
If students work together, discourage students from simply copying answers.
Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
Optionally, after completing the math questions, allow 5-10 minutes for each ELA question at the end of the film.
★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 6,000 ratings with a ★★★★★ average.
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
These Divergent Math Movie Guide Questions will challenge students to calculate speeds, solve proportional relationships, and determine outcomes related to time, distance, and rate. Problems include estimating how long it takes Tris to jump from heights, calculating punches in combat, and determining heart rates as Tris confronts her fears.
These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
6.RP.A.1: Understand and use ratio reasoning to solve real-world problems
6.RP.A.3: Solve problems involving ratios and percentages
7.RP.A.2: Analyze proportional relationships to solve problems
7.RP.A.3: Solve multistep ratio and percent problems
8.EE.A.2: Solve real-world problems using square and cube roots and by using equations and expressions to calculate unknown variables.
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (4 Pages)
A Student Movie Guide (4 Pages)
A DIFFERENTIATED Student Movie Guide (4 Pages) (Includes hints and formulas necessary to solve the problem)
2 PDFs with link to both student Google Slide versions (2 Pages)
CCSS alignment, Admin Movie Request and Permission Slip (2 Pages)
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
General Tips for Using the Print version of this Movie Guide:
Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
If students work together, discourage students from simply copying answers.
Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
Optionally, after completing the math questions, allow 5-10 minutes for each ELA question at the end of the film.
★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 6,000 ratings with a ★★★★★ average.
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 Forrest Gump Math Focused Movie Guide challenges students to tackle various problems like determining Forrest’s walking speed, calculating the cost of chocolates, and estimating the shrimp catch over multiple days.
Students will reinforce the following math skills and standards:
6.RP.A.1: Understand ratio concepts and use ratio language to describe relationships
6.RP.A.3.b: Solve unit rate problems involving speed and pricing
6.RP.A.3.c: Solve percentage problems in real-world situations
6.RP.A.3.d: Use ratio reasoning to convert and manipulate measurement units
7.RP.A.2.c: Represent proportional relationships with equations
7.RP.A.3: Solve multi-step percent problems and calculate profits
This product includes a zip file consisting of:
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)
**Will this work for my classroom? **
Check out these free Math Focused Movie Guides to get an idea if this will meet your needs before you purchase it.
Grades 6 to 8 - Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief Math Focused Movie Guide
Grades 3 to 5 - Math Focused Movie Guide made for The Grinch (PG - 2018) **
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of this movie, see the IMDb listing by searching the movie title.
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this math focused movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 10 math related questions and 2 optional E long format questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
★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 6,000 ratings with a ★★★★★ average.
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
Challenge students to explore the principles of decision-making and personal growth through Ray Dalio’s philosophy with this engaging guide.
Discuss the significance of embracing reality, the role of pain in progress, and the importance of setting clear goals.
Engage in discussions about how Dalio’s five-step process can be applied to personal challenges and the power of idea meritocracy in a business setting.
Reflect on the impact of ego and blind spot barriers on personal and group dynamics.
Encourage students to think critically about how these concepts influence both individual success and collaborative efforts.
This guide offers insights into effective decision-making, strategic thinking, and personal evolution, providing students with practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.
NOTE: As of 5/2024 this video could be found on YouTube.
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:
This product includes a zip file consisting of these separate files:
A student movie guide (4 pages)
An answer key (4 pages)
CCSS alignment indicating standards met & permission slip (2 page)
A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (1 page)
**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
Ray Dalio - How the Economic Machine Works Guide challenges students to digest the tsunami of economic education condensed into this short 30 minute animated video.
This worksheet asks students to dig deep and cement their understanding of topics such as credit/money, assets/liability, interest rates, debt cycles, productivity growth, the debt burden, deleveraging, austerity, debt restructuring, redistribution of wealth, money printing and the role of the central bank & central government in the economy.
Whether you teach an economics course or not, if you can find time to schedule in this stand alone lesson your students will benefit tremendously by understanding how the economic machine works. Although it would be helpful for students to have some background knowledge, it is not necessary, as Ray Dalio breaks down the way the entire economy works brilliantly.
Teacher’s Notes:
This 30 minute video is so dense that students may need to watch the scenes that correspond to each question on the guide multiple times before being able to answer each question sufficiently
This video can currently be found on youtube on Ray Dalio’s Principles by Ray Dalio channel.
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.
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
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
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) 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) 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) 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
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
