The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Study Guide

Chris Gardner only met his father once and he grew up in an abusive home. He made a promise to himself that no matter what, he would be a good father to his son. It's a promise he keeps, even when he and his son battle homelessness.

The Pursuit of Happyness is his true "rags to riches" story of how Chris becomes a successful stockbroker. It's a great film with lessons on family, father-son relationships, perseverance, homelessness, poverty, and Wall Street.

There are 16 pages plus an answer key.

COMPREHENSION

• Pre Viewing Questions
• Movie Quiz
• Discussion Questions
• The 5 Parts of Chris Gardner's Life
• Traits of Chris organizer
• Themes graphic organizer
• Writing Prompts

THE TRUE STORY

• Chris Gardner's Life (reading comprehension + quiz)
• Fact vs Fiction (the movie vs real life)

EXTRA

• Homelessness and Poverty in the US
• Homelessness Scenario
• Chris' Attitude
• Pride and Humility
• Quotes
• What is happiness?

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