Mr. Hull's Movie Guides | Questions and Activities

Monday, 30 March 2026

Hop Movie Guide and Activities | Easter | Differentiated Questions | Worksheets

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Engaging 14-page movie guide unit for "Hop (2011)" with 2 sets of differentiated questions with answers, 9-scene storyboard, synopsis, word search and various word puzzles.

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PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Fun puzzles (with answers)

  • There are 15 words/connected words for students to find in the word search. First, they must unscramble 10 words followed by answering the 5 clues for the rest. Answers included.
  • Range of short word puzzles including true or false statements, matching quotes with characters, describing characters with words, event order and odd one out.

The movie is about a young bunny who is expected to take over the Easter Bunny’s job but isn’t sure that’s what he wants. After leaving home, he ends up meeting a human, and the two get into a lot of trouble while trying to figure out what they really want to do.


Zootopia 2 Movie Guide (2025) and Activities | Differentiated | Worksheets

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Engaging 17-page movie guide for "Zootopia 2 (2025)" with 3 sets of differentiated questions with answers, storyboard, synopsis, character mind map and deep dive, word search puzzle.

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 42 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (12 removed from the 42-question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Character mind map and deep dive.

  • Students will select a character from the movie and create a visual map of their personality. This involves identifying core traits, their relationships with other animals in Zootopia, and their specific role in the story.
  • This section includes 8 detailed questions to help students understand character motivation, strengths, and flaws.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis.

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 4 – Just for fun word search puzzle.

  • There are 15 words/connected words for students to find in the word search. First, they must unscramble 10 words followed by answering the 5 clues for the rest. Answers included.

Following on from the previous movie, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back on the case in the bustling animal city. They find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns everything upside down.. Also known as "Zootropolis 2" in the UK.


Friday, 30 January 2026

Truth and Treason Movie Guide (2025) and Activities | Questions | Answers

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Engaging 17-page movie guide for the WW2 movie "Truth & Treason (2025)" with 3 sets of differentiated questions with answers, pre-viewing task & discussion, critical thinking questions, storyboard, synopsis, character mind map.

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PRE-VIEWING – Teacher direction (including example answers)

  • Guide a short discussion to activate prior knowledge about WWII perspectives. Explain that this movie shows the war through the eyes of a German teenager, not soldiers. Encourage students to consider how perspective shapes history and to predict the pressures young people might face under a dictatorship.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 45 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 45-question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Discussion questions (pair work). Example answers included.

  • Students work in pairs to answer four critical-thinking questions related to the movie, society and their predictions.
  • After the students have finished their work, come together as a class to discuss and debate each question.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 4 – Character mind map (includes example character)

  • Students select a character from the movie and complete a mind map featuring movie details (personality, motivation, relationships, role, quotes, favorite scenes, etc.), a personal “Movie-to-Self” connection, and a growth mindset reflection using the phrase “I haven’t figured it out… YET.”

This historical movie is based on a true story, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows a German teenager, Helmuth Hübener, who secretly listens to forbidden foreign radio broadcasts and begins to question the propaganda around him. As he shares what he learns, he discovers how dangerous it is to seek and spread the truth in a society built on fear, surveillance, and control.


Sunday, 25 January 2026

Fahrenheit 451 Movie Guide (2018) and Activities | Questions | Answer Keys Inc

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Engaging 15-page movie guide for "Fahrenheit 451 (2018)" with 3 sets of differentiated questions with answers, critical thinking discussion questions, storyboard, synopsis, character
mind map.

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40-question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Discussion questions (pair work). Example answers included.

  • Students work in pairs to answer four critical-thinking questions related to the movie, censorship, and society.
  • After the students have finished their work, come together as a class to discuss and debate each question.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 4 – Character mind map

  • Students select a character from the movie and complete a mind map featuring movie details (personality, motivation, relationships, role, quotes, favorite scenes, etc.), a personal “Movie-to-Self” connection, and a growth mindset reflection using the phrase “I haven’t figured it out… YET.”

Based on an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic, in a dystopian future where firemen start fires instead of extinguishing them, Master Fireman Guy Montag enforces a regime that burns books to preserve societal "happiness." But when curiosity ignites doubt, one man's awakening challenges the flames of control.


Sunday, 31 August 2025

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Movie Guide + Activities | Halloween | Questions

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)".

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This is the second movie. If you are looking for "Beetlejuice" you can find it here:

Beetlejuice Movie Guide + Activities

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PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 50 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 50 question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creative writing

  • Students to imagine they were one of the influencer guests at the wedding of Lydia and Rory. They need to write an elaborate blog article about their experience. Include a couple of pictures.

This comedy horror movie follows on from the first Beetlejuice movie. Upon tragic news, the Deetz family return home to Winter River. It's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash mayhem once again. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free permission slip here.


Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Pachamama Movie Guide + Activities | Earth Day | Questions | Answer Keys Inc

Description 

This 14 page movie guide with additional activities is for the film "Pachamama (2018)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis.

  • Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the movie questions to help with the sequences.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Class discussion questions.

  • Five critical thinking questions for students to answer and discuss as a class, with example answers included. (Could work well in pairs)

PART 4 – word search and crossword puzzle.

  • 15 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search. Answer key included

The movie follows TepulpaĆÆ, a young Andean boy aspiring to be a shaman, who journeys with his friend NaĆÆra to recover their village’s sacred statue. This vibrant animated film celebrates Andean culture and Pachamama, the Earth Mother, in a concise, eco-conscious adventure. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.


Clue Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answer Keys

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activity worksheets is for the film "Clue (1985)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 45 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 45-question set)
  • 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Discussion questions and character writing

  • Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs) Example answers included.
  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

The movie is a comedy-mystery set in a grand old mansion on a stormy night. A group of strangers are invited for dinner, only to find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of secrets, blackmail, and suspicion. What follows is a fast-paced mix of humor and mystery that keeps the audience entertained until the very end. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.


Sunday, 24 August 2025

Hook Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers Included

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This 16 page movie guide with additional activities is for the film "Hook (1991)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 50 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 50-question set)
  • 35 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Discussion questions and character mind map

  • Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs) Example answers included.
  • Students to complete a simple mind map by picking a character, writing their name and drawing their face in the center bubble, followed by filling each bubble with words or drawings based on the prompts.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

When Peter Pan returns to Never Land as an adult, he must rediscover the magic of his past. Faced with old foes and forgotten friends, he learns that growing up doesn't mean letting go of who you were.


Tuesday, 19 August 2025

A Little Princess Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers

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This 12 page movie guide with additional activities is for the film "A Little Princess (1995)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 32 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 31 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. + 1 final question requires a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Discussion questions and character mind map

  • Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs) Example answers included.
  • Students to complete a simple mind map by picking a character, writing their name and drawing their face in the center bubble, followed by filling each bubble with words or drawings based on the prompts.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Loosely based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Set during World War I, the movie follows young Sara Crewe, a kind and imaginative girl who is sent to a strict boarding school in New York while her father fights in the war. The film is a powerful story about resilience, friendship, and the strength of the human spirit.

Monday, 18 August 2025

The Black Cauldron Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers

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This 12 page movie guide with additional activities is for the fantasy film "The Black Cauldron (1985)".

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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple-choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

  • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
  • 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. (+ 1 final question is full sentence)

PART 2 – Discussion questions

  • Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs) Example answers included.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

  • Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
  • Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 4 – Character writing

  • Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

Based on the novels by Lloyd Alexander, the movie is about a young pig-keeper who finds himself caught up in a perilous quest when dark magic threatens the land of Prydain. Alongside a band of unexpected companions, he must face dangers beyond anything he imagined.