Elementary life skills movie guides for Easel Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RI.5.3

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Movie Guide made for Coco | The Day of the Dead | Questions | Google (PG - 2017)

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Critical Thinking, Halloween, Life Skills

This Coco Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2017) challenges students to think about what it takes to achieve goals and how people 'seize their moment' in different ways. Explore how relationships change and how the Rivera family finds out what are the most important things in life. This film is also a good way to introduce students to The Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos on 10/31 - 11/2.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide

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4th - 8th

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Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Literature

This Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003) challenges students to get the most out of this elementary school favorite. Explore the decisions that Stanley/Caveman and Zero/Hector make throughout the film and Stanley's family curse. Finally, ask students to come up with their own rules for camp Greenlake that would actually help rehabilitate kids who had made bad choices in their lives.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov

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3rd - 7th

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A Cry in the Wild Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1990) [Hatchet]

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This is the movie based on the famous Newbery Honor winning book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen in 1986. Challenge students to analyze Brian's experience and evaluate his behavior and the lessons he learned. Connect Brian's experiences and choices to what your students would've have done in his position. Explore the literary tool of flashbacks and discuss what value they bring to the story.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your stude

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Study Guides, Movie Guides

CCSS:

, RI.5.3

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The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2006)

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The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) challenges students to analyze this inspirational film and put themselves in the shoes of Mr. Clark and his students. Explore the strategies that Mr. Clark uses to help his students improve and achieve the highest testing scores in their state. Ask students to pick a student in Mr. Clark's class and compare their lives to that student. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is sui

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Movie Guides

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5th - 10th

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Movie Guide made for Elemental (PG - 2023)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This movie guide made for the movie Elemental challenges students to ponder the complexities of responsibility, ethical choices, and personal growth. Discuss Ember's readiness to run the shop, her behavior under pressure, and what it reveals about self-control and customer relations. Explore Ember's dilemma between listening to Wade or obeying her father. Reflect on the contrasting social skills of Wade and Ember, and what they teach about emotions and connections. Investigate the director's tec

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993) challenges students to learn life lessons of confidence and self-acceptance. Discuss the character traits, strengths and weaknesses of each member of the first Jamaican bobsled team. Explore the value of having goals, working hard to achieve them and how it affects the community at large. Ask students to apply the lesson Coach Irv teaches Derice about being content with who you are and not trying to fill a void with go

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Grades:

5th - 10th

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Study Guides, Movie Guides

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Movie Guide made for Encanto | Worksheet | Questions | Slides (PG - 2021)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Encanto Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021) challenges students to analyze characters, how they interact and what lessons they learn. Discuss personal gifts and what students can do for their family or community. Explore lyrics, rhymes and word definitions in songs throughout the film. Finally compare the mistake Abuela made to possible areas in life today where people might focus so much on something that they neglect what is most important in life.Check the preview

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3rd - 8th

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Just Eat it: A Food Waste Story Documentary Movie Guide (NR - 2014)

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Health, Life Skills, Writing

Just Eat it: A Food Waste Story Documentary Movie Guide (NR - 2014) challenges students to analyze and internalize how food is wasted, and what we can do about it. Explore the concept of gleaning and research whether or not there are local opportunities. Ask students to take what they have learned and unpack it, by writing a persuasive paragraphs to someone who hasn't seen the film based on the film's key words: Perfection, Mindset, Consequence, Recovery and Change.Check the preview file for hig

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Grades:

5th - 12th

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CCSS:

, W.5.7

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Movie Guide made for Ratatouille | Worksheet | Questions | Google (G - 2007)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Ratatouille Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google (G - 2007) challenges students to analyze Remy, his struggle and his growth. Ask students to put themselves in Linguini's shoes and predict some of the difficult decisions he faces. Discuss the use of hyperbole and how the director makes taste visible to the viewer. Compare Remy's view of the future with his father's view. Finally, explore how the role of critics like Ego have changed with the proliferation of apps and websites that allow

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3rd - 7th

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

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This Up Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Classroom (PG - 2009) challenges students to learn from the mistakes characters make and analyze their dialogue. Compare what students are passionate about achieving to what Mr. Fredricksen achieved. Create a genuine life lesson learning opportunity out of this engaging movie!Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answe

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3rd - 7th

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Movie Viewing Guide (1949)

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This short, 25 minute movie is great for a quick, no-prep Halloween activity. Challenge students to analyze key symbols, character motivations, and thematic elements with this The Legend of Sleepy Hollow movie guide. Engage in discussions about Ichabod Crane's ambitions, the role of superstition in the community, and the impact of fear on human behavior. Consider how the characters' choices drive the story forward and what those choices reveal about their true selves. Reflect on the significance

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Movie Guides

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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CCSS:

, L.5.4

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Ron's Gone Wrong Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Ron's Gone Wrong Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021) challenges students to identify character traits, how characters change throughout the story and compare characters with each other. Define algorithm and write your own steps that successfully create friendships. Discuss how social media is affecting student lives and explore the concept of digital privacy within the context of the film. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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CCSS:

RL.1.3

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.2

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Jumanji Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1995)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Writing-Essays

Jumanji invites students on a magical, dangerous journey into a game of trust, fear and chance. This is a great movie to teach your students about trust among friends and inspire a whimsical imagination. Use this movie guide to create a genuine learning opportunity for your students. Discuss with your students the 11 high-level short answer and essay questions by pausing at the designated times on the movie guide. See the thumbnails for example questions. An answer key is not included as many qu

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Lesson

Joseph: King of Dreams Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google (NR - 2000)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Joseph: King of Dreams Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (NR - 2000) challenges students to connect with Joseph and his journey. Compare and contrast how Joseph and his brothers feel about each other. Think critically about the meaning and context behind the word 'half-brother' as Joseph first says it to his brothers and later Judah says it back. Evaluate Potiphar's decisions and ask students to explain if they would have done things differently. Examine lyrics and find meaning

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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The Jungle Book Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2016)

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The Jungle Book Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2016) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera and analyze how they would feel and what they would do in certain circumstances. Ask students to explore the Law of the Jungle, what it means to them, and how, or if, it could be applied to their family, school or community. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your studen

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4th - 8th

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Ferdinand Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Running of the Bulls (PG - 2017)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This Ferdinand Movie Guide encourages students to get the most out of this hilarious yet educational film. Challenge students to think about how Ferdinand stepped outside the mold and lived his life differently than what was expected. Explore how Ferdinand's character might represent people/groups and how they are stereotyped because of the way they look or where they come from. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students.

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3rd - 8th

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A Boy Called Christmas Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2021)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

A Boy Called Christmas Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021) engages students and challenges them to connect with the characters in this Santa origin story. Make predictions using evidence, explore Christmas celebrations, and compare character traits. Discuss the meaning of Christmas and how selfless acts can create hope.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 11 high

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3rd - 8th

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Movie Guide made for Turning Red | Worksheet | Questions | Slides (PG - 2022)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Turning Red Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2022) challenges students to connect with characters, think like a director and 'read between the lines' of the dialogue. Compare Mei and her teenage friends to teenagers your students know. Explore Mei's relationship with her mom and how they solved their conflict. Finally, discuss what the red panda symbolizes and how it relates to students. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suita

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5th - 8th

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Movie Guide made for Beauty and the Beast | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG-2017)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Writing-Essays

The newest release of Beauty and the Beast (PG-2017) is a great chance to share this classic story with your students as they might think the older version isn't modern enough. Engage your students with this carefully crafted, educational movie guide. Students will learn about inner beauty, the concept of propaganda and the importance of thinking about how a person came to be who they are. Discuss with your students the 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions by pausing at the designate

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.5.6

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Kiki's Delivery Service Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (G - 1989)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Kiki's Delivery Service Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (G - 1989) challenges students to analyze Kiki and Jiji's character traits. Explore Kiki's rite of passage and compare it to what students of similar ages do in your community. Think like a director and identify how emotions are communicated without dialogue and how suspense is created in the final rescue scene. Discuss why Kiki was able to fly again and what her inspiration must have been. Finally, challenge students to imagine and

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Happy Feet Movie Viewing Guide (PG - 2006)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This Happy Feet Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like individuality, social norms, and environmental stewardship. Consider Mumble's challenges with fitting in due to his unique talent for dancing, sparking conversations about the value of being different. Compare the contrasting penguin cultures that Mumble encounters, examining where he feels most accepted. Explore the director's choice to zoom out from the penguin enclosure to outer space, opening up discussions

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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Movie Guide made for Beauty and the Beast | Worksheet | Questions (G - 1991)

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The Beauty and the Beast Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (G - 1991) engages students in analyzing character development, musical storytelling, and moral lessons. Explore the villagers' opinions of Belle and Gaston in the opening song, and contrast their perceptions with Belle's thoughts. Reflect on the reasons why Belle may never see the Beast as anything more than a monster and discuss whether the Beast can be blamed based on his actions. Investigate the best way to change people's opinions

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Movie Guide made for The Little Mermaid (G - 1989)

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The Little Mermaid Movie Guide is a perfect substitute teacher, no-prep lesson plan. Share this classic film that many of us grew up watching and give your students a peek into what animated movies used to look like. Analyze Ariel's character traits and how they shape her journey. Discuss King Triton's evolving attitude towards humans and the lesson we can learn from his transformation. Explore word usage and meaning in songs like "Under the Sea" and the chef's song. Reflect on the themes of ac

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Grades:

1st - 6th

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