11th grade critical thinking study guides

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The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Writing-Essays

This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc

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9th - 12th

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The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie. Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won't have the capability to access this website please skip thi

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7th - 12th

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RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RI.5.6

, W.5.1

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The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)

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The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas's and Gally's intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige's means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner's 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if

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7th - 12th

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The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)

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The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2012) challenges students to deconstruct the concepts and analyze the decisions made by the characters in a film based on the 2008 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. Explore the relationship between Katniss and Peeta and determine if it was true love or just part of an act. Ask students to compare President Snow's control over Panem with a government students have studied in history. Check the preview file for high resolution sample q

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8th - 12th

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The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Writing-Essays

The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis

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8th - 12th

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The King's Speech Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2010)

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The King's Speech Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2010) helps students connect with the struggles and frustrations of Bertie (King George VI). Explore how new technologies, such as radio back in the early 20th century and social media platforms more recently, have changed the relationship between national leaders and the people. Challenge students to think about what lessons they can learn from this film and how they will react to people with speech impediments in the future.Check the p

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9th - 12th

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The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Music

The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Evaluate and compare the parenting style of Maria and Captain Von Trapp. Explore the songs, their lyrics and metaphors. Contemplate how the historical settings affects the film and how the director, Robert Wise, put the finishing touches on his masterpiece with a humanistic view of the Austrians under the Third Reich.Check the preview file for high res

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7th - 12th

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Poetry

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Pretty Darn Fast Poetry Analysis Study Guide

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Charlene Tess

A fast, unique, and highly effective way to analyze poetry. It will also help students prepare for the AP Literature Exam or advanced English courses in both high school and college. I devised this method to help students who have trouble remembering all the elements of poetry. I hope it helps your students as much as it helped mine. When introducing this technique, I find that it is best to allow your students to work in small groups. Then, after practicing on several poems, they will be ready

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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Study Guides, Handouts

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RL.9-10.4

, RL.11-12.4

Also included in: Writing About Literature Bundle

The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, U.S. History

The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges students to think critically about freedom of the press and the first amendment. Explore the unique position Kay Graham was in during the 1970s and her bravery to publish articles on the Pentagon Papers. Ask students to read and respond to a primary source excerpt from the original Pentagon Papers article by the New York Times from June 13, 1971 as if they were living during that time and then summarize the role four president

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8th - 12th

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Character Education, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

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The Fallacy Detective Bundle

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Writing Fun

The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This

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6th - 12th

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Study Guides, Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula

V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Government

V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005) challenges students to fully digest this powerful movie of political and social consequence. Discuss and dissect many of the seemingly cryptic quotes that V says throughout the film. Finally, explore the dangerous ideas that people may be tempted to take away from viewing this film.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-lev

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10th - 12th

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National Treasure I & II Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Worksheet

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, U.S. History

This National Treasure I & II Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Worksheet includes the following two products:National Treasure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2004)National Treasure: Book of Secrets Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2007)Save 30% compared to buying both movie guides individually.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if these movie guides are suitable for your students. These resources consists of high-level, short answer reflection and essa

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7th - 12th

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The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to think critically about police and gang violence and what can be done to help solve these problems. Analyze Starr's relationship with her friends and family and compare her priority with King's priority in regards to Khalil's death. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and ess

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7th - 12th

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Career and Technical Education, Critical Thinking, Other (Science)

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Parliamentary Procedure Slides with Printable Handout

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Ag On A Budget

Google Slides of the Motions and the Classifications of Parliamentary Procedure.Google Slides of a Chart of Parli Pro that is printable to use in your classroom while teaching.

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7th - 12th

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Study Guides, Activities

Hairspray Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2007)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Music

This Hairspray Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2007) asks students to analyze the lyrics and message within various songs during this famous musical. Challenge students to think critically about the concept of integration and if the message from 1962 is still relevant today. Ask students to explore the underlying reason behind the Von Tussles' disdain for African Americans on The Corny Collins Show and in general.Note: This is the most recent 2007 version of the film, *NOT* the 1988 o

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7th - 12th

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (1939)

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Critical Thinking, Government, Life Skills

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (1939) challenges students to analyze government, corruption, how a bill gets passed and the importance of liberty, free speech and the freedom of the press. Although this movie is almost 80 years it is amazing that the director Frank Capra, and the writers were able to create something that is still capture's students attention and is highly educational. Note: The final essay question requires background knowledge of Don Quixote o

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7th - 12th

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The Tuskegee Airmen Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1995)

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Black History Month, Critical Thinking, U.S. History

The Tuskegee Airmen Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 1995) challenges students to apply the lessons they can learn from the brave heroes in this WWII movie. Explore the logical flaws in Senators Conyers' argument for why the Tuskegee Airmen should not be allowed to fly in the US Air Corps. Ask students to do extended research on the Tuskegee Airmen and compare the facts in the movie to real life events.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie gu

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7th - 12th

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She's The Man Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2006)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Literature

This She's The Man Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2006) helps students analyze the tangled web of relationships in this story adapted from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Ask students to share their opinion on gender discrimination and whether or not Duke and Viola's romance would really happen in reality. Explore which characters have changed the most and least between the movie and Twelfth Night.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide i

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9th - 12th

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Super Size Me Movie Viewing Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google (PG - 2004)

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Critical Thinking, Health, Life Skills

Super Size Me Movie Viewing Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google (PG - 2004) challenges students to digest the torrent of information in this classic documentary. Although this documentary is closing in on two decades it is still a powerful, thought provoking film to show to your students. Follow Morgan Spurlock as he eats only food from McDonald's for 30 days. Challenge your students to analyze his experience and apply what he learns to their lives.Note: Although this movie is rated PG there

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7th - 12th

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Spare Parts Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015)

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This Spare Parts Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015) analyzes an incredible of a group of boys and their difficult journey to winning an underwater robotics competition. Explore the relationships the team has with another and their families and how they are able to overcome these obstacles and learn to trust and support one another. Challenge students to think like a legislature and come up with ideas that would help solve the undocumented immigrant issue that the

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7th - 12th

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2005)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Their Eyes Were Watching God Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2005) challenges students to think critically about the life of Janie and the relationships she builds throughout the movie. Explore the founding of Eatonville, Florida in the film and compare it to the historical record. Ask students put into their own words what it means to live life as if 'their eyes are watching God'. Teacher's Notes:Although this movie is rated for TV, I'd recommend previewing the movie or carefully look

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8th - 12th

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The Monuments Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Social Studies - History

The Monuments Men Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges student to analyze the characters and their real life counterparts in this brave quest to secure Europe's cultural heritage. Ask students to ponder whether or not any piece of art is worth a human's life and conduct extended research on a piece of art highlighted in the film. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of

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7th - 12th

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National Treasure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2004)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, U.S. History

This National Treasure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2004) challenges students to explore secret societies like the Freemasons and the Knights Templar as they join Benjamin Gates on an epic historical treasure hunt. Ask students to try their hand and decoding some of the clues Ben finds and also to create their own Ottendorf Cipher. Encourage students to do their own research as they fact check the historical accuracy of some of the statements made in the movie.Check the preview fil

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7th - 12th

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