Elementary reading movie guides $5-10

English Language Arts, Reading

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic story to enjoy with your middle school ELA students! There have been many movie adaptions that are fun to view with your students. This unit is full of ENGAGING activities that can be used for any movie, play, or story version of A Christmas Carol that holds true to the basic plot and characters of the story. If students engage in all the activities and view the movie this unit should take about a week to complete. Included in the A Christmas C

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.9

Also included in: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Play Story or Movie Activities Mega Bundle

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Novel Study & Movie The Mighty Activities

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Looking for engaging, visual, middle school, ELA literacy activities to teach while reading Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick with your students or watching The Mighty movie? This resources include vocabulary development, theme, plot, character analysis, and writing activities.Included are visual character analysis charts to teach the six traits of characterization, text chat activity to discuss conflict, social template to review plot structure, agree and disagreement statement, writing a

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.5.7

, RL.6.7

, RL.8.7

...

Also included in: Freak the Mighty Test, The Mighty Movie Activities & Board Game Activity

Home Alone Movie Guide Questions & ELA Activities for Middle School

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English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading

The 1990 Home Alone movie starring Macaulay Culkin is a humorous and well-written story that your middle-grade ELA students will LOVE!. This 22-page resource supports watching the classic holiday Christmas movie Home Alone. Students will engage in pre-reading statements, comprehension questions, character development, plot structure, character dialogue, inference skills, compare and contrast, a dynamic character essay, word search, and maze. The main character in Home Alone, 8-year-old Kevin, i

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.5.7

, RL.6.7

, RL.7.3

...

Also included in: ELA Middle School Movie Bundle

A Christmas Story Holiday Movie Activities for Middle School ELA

Created by

A Christmas Story is one of the most famous Christmas movies and one of the most fun! A Christmas Story has great storytelling, character development, and plot. A Christmas story is a must-see holiday movie for ELA middle-grade classes. The activities in this product support teaching characterization, conflict, dialogue, plot structure, inferencing, and opinion writing.A Christmas Story is a humorous holiday story set in the 1940s about a nine-year-old boy and his quest to receive his ultimate

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

Grades:

5th - 8th

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CCSS:

Also included in: ELA Middle School Movie Bundle

The Lorax Movie Watch Along Bundles

Created by

A Teachers Sidekick

This is a collection of activities that can be done while watching the movie The Lorax. Each activity focuses on a different skill for ELA. These include Story Elements, Characters, Sequence of Events, Main Idea and Theme, and Point of View and Attitude. These would be great for a fun Friday, connection from book to movie, and even an assessment for these different skills. I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review. Other Products that you may like:Charlotte's Web Novel Study w/ Lesson PlansFin

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

...

The Greatest Showman (2017) - Resources Bundle

Created by

M Walsh

A bundle of activities and puzzles for use with the movie based on the life of P.T. Barnum.The resources included are• Viewing Questions. An activity which keeps students focused while viewing the film. 70 questions.• Review Crossword Puzzle. A good activity with which to finish your viewing of the film.• Character Matching Exercise - Use to ensure students can identify all characters from the movie.• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle. Use to ensure students are familiar with important words relevan

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 11th

Types:

Novels and movies bundle - 12 graphic organizers for comparing novels and films

Created by

Stephen Campbell

Buy and save! Of all the resources offered in my store, these graphic organizers for comparing novels and movies have been far and away my best-selling pages. This packet bundles together the 12 charts purchased most frequently (at less than half the per-item cost). With nearly 3000 cumulative downloads, you can be sure each page is time-tested and teacher-approved-- a simple but really useful tool for your ELA classroom. (You are hereby granted permission to purchase for your ELA department as

Subjects:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

A Boy Called Bat BUNDLE (Elana K. Arnold) 3 Novel Studies (104 pages)

Created by

McMarie

* Follows the Common Core Standards *The A Boy Called Bat BUNDLE contains 3 novel studies from the A Boy Called Bat book series by Elana K. Arnold. The novel studies total 104 pages (200+ pages including answer keys). Each Novel Study is in booklet-style format.This download includes 3 novel studies for books #1-3 of the A Boy Called Bat book series by Elana K. Arnold:A Boy Called BatBat and the Waiting GameBat and the End of EverythingThe questions are based on reading comprehension, strategi

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Workbooks, Movie Guides, Literature Circles

Enemies in the Orchard by Dana VanderLugt Novel | BOOK STUDY | No Prep

Created by

Edge Books

NO PREP | DIGITAL | FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLThis is a comprehensive novel study of the book Enemies in the Orchard by Dana VanderLugt.Enemies in the Orchard is a story set during WWII. It comes from the unique perspective of a POW serving on a farm in the United States. It shows the challenges of war for both sides. This novel will provide opportunities to learn new and unique things about this historical era. It will also open up discussion about the struggles of friendship, pursuing dreams, and d

Subjects:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009-13) Primary Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE

Created by

DrHale's Social Science Survival Store

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 1 & 2 (2009-2013) Primary Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLEUsing "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" Movies in a Primary School Classroom: RationaleEngagement and Enjoyment: The vibrant and imaginative world of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" captivates young minds, fostering a love for storytelling and animated films. The whimsical setting, creative characters, and humorous elements make the movies enjoyable for primary school students.Visual and Verbal Litera

Subjects:

Life Skills, Reading, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

"Kicking and Screaming" Study Booklet

Created by

Fun ESL Today

A study booklet to help prepare for the movie "Kicking and Screaming."Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar practice, writing, etc.Study with booklet → watch movieDon't forget to ask questions during the movie. What will happen next?Why did ______________? What will _____________?Focus on the use of "Has / Have" Good way to practice past tense, future tense, and improve reading comprehension.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Grammar, Reading

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

"Beethoven" Study Booklet

Created by

Fun ESL Today

A study booklet to help prepare for the movie "Beethoven".Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar practice, writing, etc.Study with booklet → watch movieDon't forget to ask questions during the movie. What will happen next?Why did ______________?Good way to practice past tense, future tense, and improve reading comprehension.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Grammar, Reading

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Movie Guides

City of Ember Movie questions

Created by

Literary Magic

Three worksheets (in one document) that feature questions to guide students through the movie version of City of Ember. Students will compare the movie to the text version and evaluate choices made by the director.The film is divided into 30 minute sections, so there are 3 worksheets, however they can easily be combined to fit any block of movie viewing time.

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.5.7

, RL.6.7

Grammar, Literature, Reading

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Movie Worksheet

Created by

Oh Korea ESL

Going back to the beginning and show the first movie of Harry Potter to the class. Discuss the language and read parts of the book. Here is a worksheet to help your students discuss what they saw in the movie.

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, English (UK)

Zathura Movie Worksheet and Answer Key

Created by

Oh Korea ESL

Those days where you don't want to teach and just watch a movie. Here is a nice worksheet for your students and the answers. A great movie to discuss with your students about science and playing games.

Subjects:

Grammar, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Movie Guides

Wild Robot Novel and Movie Comparison: Film 1 The Hybrid Union

Created by

The Book Somm

Do you love showing the movie version of a book after you finish reading it to your class? Instead of taking up hours of precious instructional time to watch a full-length film at the end of a book, why not show really short films throughout your novel study? You can enhance your study of Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot," with a collection of thought-provoking short films and lessons that seamlessly align with its themes.The animated short film "The Hybrid Union" (4 min) is a tale of two ro

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Movie Guides, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.9

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

...

Paddington (2014) & Paddington 2 (2017) Primary School Movie Guide BUNDLE w/KEYS

Created by

DrHale's Social Science Survival Store

Paddington (2014) Paddington 2 (2017)Enrich your classes with these heartwarming films. Primary School Movie GuidesINCLUDE: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEYS

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Life Skills, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

Theme Theater Classroom Transformation

Created by

Teaching and Learning in Mrs Gentry's Class

This is a simple, highly engaging learning experience to practice determining theme using a movie theater transformation and Pixar Shorts. Included in this folder is the lesson plan I used to run the two-hour learning transformation, the Google Slides I used to present the objectives and learning materials, and the ticket stub graphic organizer handouts for students to record the themes and evidence of the short films they will watch throughout the learning experience.I've also included directi

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Literature, Reading, Vocabulary

The BFG Novel Unit

Created by

InSpired in Second

This unit includes the following:~ Vocabulary Cards~Vocabulary Quizzes (with answer keys)~Character Lists~Summary chart for chapters~Assignment/discussion pages for chapters~Unit book story board wrap up~Book/Movie comparisonSkills include: compare/contrast, cause/effect, key details, figurative language, problem/solution, prediction, visualization, sequence and more.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Movie Guides, Literature Circles

Goonies Movie Worksheet and Answer PPT

Created by

Oh Korea ESL

So your students can watch and enjoy such a classic movie with a little worksheet on the side to count the day as a lesson.

Subjects:

Grammar, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

Aladdin 2019 Movie - Before and While Watching Activities & Exercises No Prep

Created by

Clementine's

Do you want meaningful movie time? Looking for a time-saver engaging movie activity that students will enjoy? This easy-to-use pack covers a wide variety of skills and will definitely boost student engagement in the classroom before and after watching a movie. Hey friends, When I saw that Disney decided to make a movie after the Aladdin cartoon from 1992 I was more than ecstatic, and to find out that Will Smith will star in it, it was more than enough to make me count the days until the release

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays

A Wrinkle in Time Book & Movie Compare/Contrast Essay

Created by

Little Reading Coach

Based on A Wrinkle in Time, this cumulative assignment breaks down a compare and contrast essay. Step one- using a graphic organizer, student will record information about the film and text. Step two- students will narrow down their findings and outline body paragraphs. Step three- students will outline their personal opinion. Step four- Students write their rough draft using the specific paragraph notes included (a thesis statement is also provided). Step five- students revise/edit essay using

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Movie Guides

Also included in: A Wrinkle in Time Literature Bundle

The Giver Film Comparison Graphic Organizer

Created by

Meaningful Lit with McCoy

This Graphic Organizer addresses CCSS ELA Literacy 8.7 by specifically focusing on certain characters, events, symbols, and other plot elements from the novel and comparing this to how they were portrayed in the film. I took my students on a field trip to see the film in theatre. We filled out the novel side first, this way they knew what to look for in the film. We had excellent class discussion upon completion of the chart.

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