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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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.
★You’re In Good Hands★
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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:
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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
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
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
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 Math Focused Movie Guide made for The Grinch (PG - 2018) challenges students to engage with fun and practical math problems inspired by The Grinch. Students will explore real-world scenarios like calculating the number of meals the Grinch consumes, determining how far Cindy-Lou runs, and estimating how many houses the Grinch can visit in a limited time.
These problems will help reinforce the following math skills and standards:
3.OA.A.1: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication
3.OA.A.3: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems
3.NBT.A.2: Fluently add and subtract within 1000
4.OA.A.2: Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving comparisons
4.OA.A.3: Solve multi-step word problems using the four operations
4.MD.A.2: Solve word problems involving time, distances, and other measurements
This resource is great for:
Substitute Emergency Lesson Plans
After Testing Activity
Reward Lessons
End of School Year Parties
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)
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.
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.
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 Paddington Movie Guide Bundle includes both movie in the series.
Growing Bundle I’ll make this a growing bundle and will add the newest Paddington in Peru movie planned for release in late 2024 when it is available.
Search for both movies on my store to see sample questions in order to decide if these are right for your classroom.
These movie guides are great for:
A substitute emergency lesson plan (just print & press play!)
Stress free activities before holiday breaks or after testing
These resources consists of 11 and 14 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
Each movie has a 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 Despicable Me Movie Guide Bundle includes all four movie in the series.
Growing Bundle
I’ll make this a growing bundle if there any more Despicable Me movies released in the future I’ll add them to this bundle.
Search for all four movies on my store to see sample questions in order to decide if these are right for your classroom.
These movie guides are great for:
A substitute emergency lesson plan (just print & press play!)
Stress free activities before holiday breaks or after testing
These resources consists of 11 or 12 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
Each movie has a 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 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
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
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
This The Boy and the Heron (PG13 - 2023) Movie Guide challenges students to explore complex themes of family, bravery, and societal expectations. Analyze the role of the Heron as both a guide and a symbol of the challenges Mahito must overcome. Discuss the importance of both the imaginary world and the real world. Explore the question of whether characters are pure good or pure evil and how issues are often gray rather than black or white. Analyze each of the 6 main characters in the film and describe what they represent within the narrative context of the film and what they may symbolize in the real world.
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 (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