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 : )
Free Birds Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Forms (PG - 2013) challenges students to explore the meaning of Thanksgiving and holidays in general. Use context to discuss and define words like ‘domesticated’ and ‘hypothetically’. Identify the lessons Reggie learns from his journey and ask students how they could apply them to their lives. Discuss the literary concepts of anthropomorphism and foreshadowing. Finally, research if turkey was on the menu for the first ‘Thanksgiving’ feast at the Plymouth Colony in 1621 and find out what was on the actual menu.
This resource consists of 10 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product .zip file includes:
A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
*An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
*A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
**CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
Is this movie guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Crash Course Kids - Welcome to the Neighborhood (#2.1) Free Youtube Guide challenges students to get the most out of this entertaining, short, yet substantive video.
This is a freebie for only the first episode of the [Earth Science playlist titled Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood. Search YouTube for the video.
This product includes:
*A student movie guide, PDF printer version (2 pages)
*A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)
*An answer key (2 pages) 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.
*CCSS & NGSS 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 guide worth it? Download two of my movie guides for free below:
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
André and Wally B. Pixar Short Video Guide (G - 1984) challenges students to analyze this 2 minute Pixar animation. Rate this early animation as it compares to today’s animations. Write a new ending to the story. Ask students to find a new instrumental soundtrack, play it with video on mute, and describe how it changes the emotion of the film.
(Note: The original version of this film can be found online by searching the title)
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 pages)
An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google 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?
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
Showing your students this short hour long documentary is a fantastic idea. Create sympathy for people living on one dollar day through this unique indie-style documentary filmed by university students. Discuss with your students the 8 high-level short answer and essay questions in this 4 page PDF movie guide. Pause at the designated times on the movie guide for each question and watch your students actively engage with what they have been watching.
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 Blue Umbrella (2013) Pixar Short Guide | Questions | Personification | Theme challenges students to analyze this 7 minute Pixar Short animation. Discuss the use of personification and how the story would be different if humans were the main characters. Compare and contrast the blue umbrella with the other umbrellas. Explore how music is used to move the plot along and influence the viewer. Finally, identify the theme and ask students what lesson they can learn from the animation.
NOTE: This video CAN’T be found on YouTube easily as of 5/2021
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 version of the movie guide
*A Google Slides version of the movie guide
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google 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?
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 Bao (2018) Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats challenges students to unpack the powerful concepts bundled into this award winning animated short film by Domee Shi. Students compare their own relationships with their parents to the whimsically realistic relationship between Bao and his ‘mother’. Task students with determining the Chinese cultural elements of the story and replace them if the story’s setting was their own home. Give your students a unique glimpse into life from a mother’s perspective and the struggles they face as their children become independent.
This resource consists of 6 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 (3 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (3 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?
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
Teach CCSS with Moana’s Song You’re Welcome! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Identify visual elements that add meaning to the lyrics throughout the song. Describe Maui’s character traits. Compare how Maui and Moana feel about the appreciation that Maui is due. Explore the theme of this song and more!
This song by Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, 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 38:00 minute mark.
Check the thumbnails for high resolution sample questions to see if this resource is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 7 high quality questions that target Reading Literature CCSS.
This product .zip file includes:
A .zip file consisting of the following PDF files:
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)
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.
Differentiation Note: Although each question specifically targets one of the standards above, each question is suitable for multiple grade levels.
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Kung Fu Panda 3
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La Luna (2011) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 6 minute award nominated animation. Explore how the director communicates to the viewer without words. Discuss the science of gravity demonstrated in the movie, or lack thereof, and the usage of poetic license. Analyze the theme and lesson that can be learned from the little boy’s coming of age journey.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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?
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
Lou Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (2017) challenges students to analyze this 7 minute, Oscar nominated Pixar animation. Infer the monster’s purpose from the opening scene, discuss poetic justice, and explore how the director creatively made the monster (Lou) come to life. Identify the theme and lessons that can be learned from it, and finally ask students to share their experiences with the ‘lost and found’ box.
NOTE: This video can easily be found online or on YouTube by searching the title.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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?
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
For the Birds (2000) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 minute awarding winning animation. Explore how the director communicates what the birds are thinking without language and the way Ralph Eggleston uses poetic license to tell the story. Identify the theme and the lesson it can teach viewers. Finally, discuss the concept of poetic justice and how it is demonstrated in the story.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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 Piper (2016) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 6 minute awarding winning animation. Identify the theme and explore lessons about persistence and finding unique solutions to problems. Discuss how the director communicates to the audience what happened when the wave crashed on Piper without actually showing it. Encourage students to share their experience with waves, or if they don’t have any, how they would react to a big wave approaching them. Finally, compare how Piper’s behavior and attitude changes from the beginning of the video.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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
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.
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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
One Man Band (2005) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 4 and a half minute award nominated animation. Identify the conflict, explore how the little girl’s attitude changes throughout the short, explore the life lessons contained in the theme, and challenge students to explore the usage of poetic justice.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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 Junk Food Experiment Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 2019) challenges students to learn life lessons from the experiences of 6 British personalities as they embark on an all junk food diet. Take notes while Dr. Mosley breaks down the nutritional facts of burgers, fried chicken and pizza. Analyze how this all junk food diet affects the participants and how they say it will change their behavior in the future.
This resource consists of 9 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
Partly Cloudy (2009) - Pixar Short Video Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form challenges students to analyze this 5 minute award nominated animation. Infer the conflict from the opening scene and analyze the theme of the short. Explore how the director uses the dark cloud character to demonstrate its emotions. Think like a writer and brainstorm other dangerous baby animals the dark cloud might create.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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 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?
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
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (Like a Girl) Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TVMA - 2019) challenges students put themselves in the shoes of the young girls attending Skateistan. Compare what courage means to the girls in the film with what it means to students at your school. Discuss how learning to skateboard affects the girls and their confidence and what activities your students can learn that will have a similar effect.
This resource consists of 6 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 (2 pages)
A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (2 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
Donald in Mathmagic Land Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Formats (1959) challenges students to think about math through the lens of life during this classic Disney technicolor film. The entire short film (27min) can viewed on YouTube.Ask students to identify and draw the golden triangle, rectangle, spiral and other geometric shapes on every day objects. Discuss a math pun involving square roots, Pythagoras, and whether or not students have any ‘brain clutter’. Explore what doors have been opened since 1959 using mathematics and finally students compete in a Pentagon challenge of precision.
This resource consists of 8 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 student movie guide, PDF print version (3 pages)
*An answer key (3 pages) 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.
*A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)
*A Google Slides version of the movie guide
**Note: This lesson requires students do a fair bit of drawing so besides the print version, the only other format is Google Slides
**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
A Big Mooncake for Little Star Book Guide | Questions | Worksheet helps students get the most out of this fantastic, whimsical 2018 children’s book by Grace Lin. Explore the Mid-Autumn Festive / Moon Festival that Chinese and Vietnamese celebrate at harvest time, which falls on a full moon in late September or early October (in the traditional Chinese Lunar calendar it is the 15th day of the 8th month.)
Note: The Moon Festival this year (2020) falls on Thursday, October 1 next year (2021 Tuesday, September 21.
This product includes:
**This product includes:
*A Teacher’s Lesson Plan PDF (3 pages) Note: this can be used as a standalone lesson plan without the need to print copies of the student book guide if desired.
*11 high-level, short answer, page-by-page questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
*A student book guide, PDF printer friendly version (7 pages)
*A student book guide, PDF digital fillable form version (7 pages)
*An answer key (7 pages) IS included with this book guide, however answers may vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.
*A Google Forms Version of the Movie Guide
*CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
Note: To make it easy to see which pages correspond to each question on the book guide, a description of the corresponding illustration is listed next to each question.
**Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
Use the screen sharing tool to read aloud the book and share the pictures with your students
Pause for discussion after all or designated questions and give students time to respond
**Is this resource worth it? Download two of my free resources to check the quality of my work:
Trolls World Tour (PG - 2020)
Onward by Disney (PG - 2020)
The Lightning Thief
Kung Fu Panda 3
Auntie Edna Pixar Short Video Guide | Worksheet | Questions (2018) challenges students to analyze this 5 minute Pixar animation. Evaluate Jack-Jack’s plethora of super powers and share opinions about whether or not students would want to babysit Jack-Jack.
Note: Stream it on Disney +
This resource consists of 4 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 (1 page)
An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google 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?
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
22 vs. Earth Pixar Short Video Guide (G - 2021) challenges students to analyze this 9 minute Pixar animation. Discuss what it means to be a follower. Explore inspirations and how they might change throughout life. Finally, think critically about what is the purpose our lives here on Earth.
This resource consists of 4 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 (1 page)
An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
Distance Learning Tips:
Distribute the digital PDF file or the google 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?
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