A Boy Called Christmas Movie Guide + Activities

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "A Boy Called Christmas (2021)". 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 will also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 25 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 35 question set)

• 25 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Creativity and writing

• In the first section students to imagine they are an elf working for Nikolas and to design a new toy that kids can play with outside. They then draw and label the design and write the instructions on how it works or how to use it.

• In the second section students to write a little bit about their favorite character in the movie. Includes describing them, writing about their personality and what the student liked and disliked about them. Also need to draw them.

PART 3 – 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 2015 book of the same name by Matt Haig, the movie follows young Nikolas as he sets out on an extraordinary adventure in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Inc

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)". 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 will also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 25 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 35 question set)

• 25 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Storyboard, synopsis and recount

• 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.

• Students to imagine they’re Sean’s friend and got invited on the same field trip. They need to recount their experience from the beginning of the arrival at the center of the earth, to the time they end up in Italy. Students to include three drawings to help visualize the adventure.

PART 3 – Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

Marking idea for the comprehension questions

When the students have finished the questions, they swap their work with their friends to mark. We go through together as a class, taking it in turns to ask and answer questions. Students can also check grammar and spelling if more advanced, and then rechecked by the teacher.

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The movie is about a professor of volcanology who goes on a quest with his nephew to find out what happened to his missing brother. Together with their mountain guide they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

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The One and Only Ivan Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "The One and Only Ivan (2020)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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Included in the worksheets:

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

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Writing (younger grades)

• Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the word “IVAN”, then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited. Followed by circling the correct spelling of 5 animal words (Gorilla, Seal, Chicken, Rabbit, Elephant)

• Favorite character writing - Students to write a little bit about their favorite character in the movie. Includes describing them, writing about their personality and what the student liked and disliked about them. Also need to draw them.

PART 3 – Word fun and word search

• There is a word bank with 15 words related to the movie to use in this part. For the first section students to unscramble the words from the word bank. Next is drawing a line through the letters spelling one of the words. Last of all is answering questions and clues to find the words.

• A word search with 15 words to find using the same word bank

PART 4 – Storyboard and Synopsis (older grades)

• Storyboard - 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.

Marking idea for the comprehension questions

When the students have finished the questions, they swap their work with their friends to mark. We go through together as a class, taking it in turns to ask and answer questions. Students can also check grammar and spelling if more advanced, and then rechecked by the teacher.

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Based on the novel of the same name by Katherine Applegate, the movie is about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives in a circus at the mall. With the help of his animal friends, Ivan tries to piece together his past and figure out how they can all live a better life.

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Zathura Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)". 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 will also work well with younger grades and ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 25 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 35 question set)

• 24 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers + 1 question requiring full sentence answer

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.

PART 3 – Creativity and puzzles

• Students are to design a board game similar to Zathura. They name it, write the instructions and then draw it.

• Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

Marking idea for the comprehension questions

When the students have finished the questions, they swap their work with their friends to mark. We go through together as a class, taking it in turns to ask and answer questions. Students can also check grammar and spelling if more advanced, and then rechecked by the teacher.

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Adapted from the book by Chris Van Allsburg (who also wrote Jumanji), the movie is about two brothers, Walter and Danny, who find a mysterious board game in the basement which transports their house into outer space. They try to survive the game so they can return home.

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The Brothers Grimm Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Brothers Grimm (2005)". 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 will 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 – Designing a plan to remove a “monster”. (Creativity)

• Students to imagine they’re part of Will and Jake’s crew. They need to come up with a new elaborate plan to fleece a town. As part of the planning stage, they’ll need to include these details:

1. Make up a local legend they’ll use in the town.

2. Design at least one new contraption they’ll use with the “monster” and how it works.

3. Make a plan of how they’ll defeat the “monster”.

4. A layout of the stage where they’ll defeat the “monster”.

PART 3 – 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.

The movie is based on an exaggerated and fictitious portrait of the Brothers Grimm. Jake and Will Grimm travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures. They are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse, requiring genuine courage.

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Vivo Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Vivo (2021)". 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. The multiple choice questions will also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Writing and Word Search (lower grades)

• Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the word “VIVO”, then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited. Followed by connecting rhyming words together (Bird/Word, Snake/Lake, Sing/Wing, Boat/Goat, Drums/Thumbs)

• Just for fun word search puzzle with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included

PART 3 – Storyboard and Synopsis (upper grades)

• Storyboard - 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.

The movie is a musical adventure that follows a kinkajou named Vivo and his newfound friend Gabi. The pair set off on a colourful journey to deliver a precious love letter in the form of a song, to famous singer Marta Sandoval.

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The Velveteen Rabbit Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)". 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. The multiple choice questions will also work well with ESL students. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Creativity and Writing

• Students to imagine they’ve found a magical room where their imagination can bring their toys to life and create a whole new land. They draw and name their toy, describe its personality when it’s alive, then write a short adventure with a drawing of them on their adventure.

• Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the word “Rabbit”, then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited.

PART 3 – Word fun and word search

• There is a word bank with 12 words related to the movie to use in this part. For the first section students to unscramble the words from the word bank. Next is drawing a line through the letters spelling one of the words. Last of all is answering clues to find the words.

• A word search with 15 words to find and 1 hidden word

Based on the children's book written by Margery Williams, the movie tells the story of a little boy left with his grandmother due to his father's work. After a brief exploration of the house, young Toby finds his father's old play room and a present left by his mother, a velveteen rabbit. Full of imagination, Toby and Rabbit go on an adventure together.

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Because of Winn-Dixie Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)". 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. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with ESL students. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Character profile for Winn-Dixie

• Students to draw a profile picture, describe his features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about him.

PART 3 – Writing and creativity

• Students to imagine they’ve adopted a new dog like Winn-Dixie and write about the responsibilities that come with it. This includes the things the dog needs, followed by the daily chores they need to do to take care of it, and lastly any weekly or monthly tasks they can do.

• Choosing 3 of the chores from the list, students to write a more detailed description of what they will do while carrying out that chore. Example included.

PART 4 – Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

Based on Kate DiCamillo's 2000 novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of a lonely 10-year-old girl who adopts an orphaned dog Winn-Dixie, who helps her make friends in a small Florida town.

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Movie Guide + Activities - Answer keys included

 

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This 16 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)". 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

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.

PART 3 – Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

PART 4 – Creative writing

• Students to write a short story about a quest given to one of the demigods at camp Half-Blood. Question prompts have been included to help them add content to the story.

The movie is based on the retelling of Rick Riordan's book, "The Sea of Monsters". After something happens to Thalia's tree causing the barrier to give way, Percy again finds himself immersed in a quest to help save Camp Half-Blood.

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Willow Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Willow (1988)". 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

PART 2 – Crossword and word search, Storyboard and synopsis

• Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

• 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.

The movie is about a Nelwyn farmer named Willow, who reluctantly finds himself drawn into a mission to save a baby princess who has been prophesied to bring about the downfall of Bavmorda, the evil sorceress queen who wishes to destroy her.

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Over the Moon Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 10 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Over the Moon (2020)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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Included in the worksheets:

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

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they want to visit the moon like Fei Fei. They Design a rocket in the first box, then label and describe its features. They then explain how it will work on launch day.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

• Storyboard - 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.

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The movie is about a young girl named Fei Fei whose belief in the legend of the moon goddess Chang’e, brings about a wonderful adventure about love and life. Great to watch to learn more about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)

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Soul Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Soul (2020)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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Included in the worksheets:

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

PART 2 – Favorite character writing, word search, storyboard and synopsis.

• Favorite character writing - Students to write a little bit about their favorite character in the movie. Includes describing them, writing about their personality and what the student liked and disliked about them. Also need to draw them.

• Word search fun - There are 15 words in the word search to find. Students will also need to answer 5 clues first before they can look for those words.

• Storyboard - 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.

The movie is about Joe, a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. After a successful gig at a Jazz Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body. From here he must find his way back with the help of an infant soul looking to find her spark in life.

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