The House with a Clock in its Walls + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL 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 – 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 remind them of the sequences.

• Synopsis. Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Based on the 1973 novel of the same name by John Bellairs, the movie follows a young orphan, who after losing his parents is sent to Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan. During the night, Lewis is puzzled when he hears a ticking sound in the walls. He later discovers his uncle is a warlock and has been trying to find the clock and discover its purpose. A world of magic and sorcery awaits.

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The Outsiders Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Outsiders (1983)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL 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

- Critical thinking extension questions. There are 6 questions for the students to complete, which can later be used as a basis for class discussion. Example answers included.

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 remind them of the sequences.

• Synopsis. Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Based on the book by S.E. Hinton, the movie follows the life of Ponyboy Curtis and his close friends. Growing up in the poor east side of town, Pony is part of a gang known as The Greasers, which has a rivalry with another gang known as The Socs, those from the rich side of town. Tension between the two gangs puts Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny in a bad spot.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 9 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. Answer keys included. Extension questions at the end.

• 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40 question set)

• 5 extension critical thinking questions to be completed after the movie. Can be used for class discussion.

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 remind them of the sequences.

• Synopsis. Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Based on the memoir of William Kamkwamba the movie tells the story of when William was a young schoolboy during a time of drought. When the failing crops bring about a famine in the country, William devises a plan to help save his family and ultimately his village.

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The Secret Garden Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Secret Garden (1993)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL 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 – Creativity (writing and design)

• Students to imagine they’ve stumbled upon a secret garden surrounded by walls. They then have to draw a plan of the garden and include the entrance, lots of flowers, trees, foliage, ornaments and anything else they think would look good in the garden. They need to label it too.

• Students to close their eyes and imagine they’re opening the gate to their secret garden. They visualize walking around and write in detail everything they can see and hear in the space provided.

• Students to describe in detail what their three favorite parts in their garden look like and why they're so special. They also need to include a picture.

Based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the movie is about a young girl named Mary Lennox, who after being sent back to England from India, goes to live on her Uncle Lord Craven's estate. It is a fairly isolated existence and she has to find things to keep herself occupied, which includes finding a secret garden.

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