Home Alone Movie Guide + Activities | Christmas | Answer Keys Inc

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Home Alone (1990)". This guide may 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 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 – 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 – Just for fun word search and crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 hidden words to find. Answer key included

About the movie: After eight year old Kevin is inadvertently left at home during the Christmas holiday season, a couple of no-good burglars set about robbing his neighborhood. Stumbling upon their plan, Kevin sets about preparing a plan to protect his house and foil their attempted burglary.

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Dead Poets Society Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Dead Poets Society (1989)".

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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.

• 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 – Classroom discussion questions & Storyboard and synopsis

• 3 questions for class discussion based on finding examples in the movie. Ideally suited to do in pairs then to be discussed as a class afterwards. Example answers 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 help with the sequences.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Set at a prestigious all boys boarding school, the movie is about a new English teacher who uses unorthodox methods of teaching, specifically poetry, to reach out to his students who face great pressure from their parents and the school to succeed.

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Little Shop of Horrors Movie Guide + Activities | Halloween | Answer Keys Inc

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This 11 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the classic musical film "Little Shop of Horrors (1986)".

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This guide will 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.
• 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 – Students to imagine they’re reporters and write a short newspaper article about the plant. Need to include quotes from the imaginary interview with Seymour and a drawing of the plant.

The movie follows Seymour, a down on his luck amateur botanist who works in a failing flower shop. Upon discovery of a mysterious and unusual plant, Seymour's life suddenly takes a turn for the better, but at a cost.

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FREE - PG Movie Permission Slip Form - Editable Word doc or Easy printable PDF

 

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A simple letter to parents explaining some positive reasons to watch movies in class and to allow them to give their child permission to watch a movie at school. The blank areas included are:

- A place to write the movie name and rating

- A place for the teacher's name/signature

- A place for the child's name

- Tick boxes for Yes/No permission

- A place for parent's name, signature and date

I have included the original docx file and an old word format (97-2003) if you need to edit anything, as well as a pdf version for easy printing. Please let me know if you need anything else added via the ask a question.

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Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc - Halloween

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)". 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 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 – 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 – Character writing and creativity

• Students to write about one of the Sanderson sisters. To include a drawing of them with description, what they liked and disliked about the character as well as one thing they would change about the characters fate in the movie.
• Students to design an interesting spell and write the name and incantation. Include a visual representation of the spell and any possible warnings.

This movie is the sequel to the first Hocus Pocus movie and follows three teenagers as they unwittingly bring back the Sanderson Sisters again who wreak havoc in Salem.

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Return to Oz Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Return to Oz (1985)". This guide may 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 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 – Storyboard and synopsis & character writing

• 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.
• Students to choose one of the characters listed and write a little bit about them and include a drawing.

PART 3 – Map of Oz and describing the route

• Students to draw a map of their perceived perception of Oz based on what they saw in the movie. There are 8 key landmarks that need to be included.
• Students to draw the route Dorothy took from her arrival to Oz to the Nome King's Mountain. Students then go on to describe the journey based on how they think it might have been for Billina the chicken.

Based on L. Frank Baum's early 20th century Oz novels, mainly The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) and Ozma of Oz (1907). The movie follows Dorothy, who after being away from Oz for a while finds herself being sent to a special doctor to help her forget. Saved by a mysterious girl, Dorothy is somehow transported back to Oz and a new adventure begins.

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Ghostbusters Afterlife Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)". This guide may 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 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 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they found a journal of documented ghosts in the secret basement. They then go on to copy (using their imagination) one ghost profile from the journal by completing the form. To include a sketch of the ghost.
• Following on from the previous task, students to write the original phone call dialogue between the Ghostbusters’ secretary and caller for the ghost they profiled. To include the caller's first encounter, ghost description and where they're calling from.

The movie is about a single mom and her two kids who arrive in a small town and discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters, and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

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The Spiderwick Chronicles Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)". This guide may 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 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 – 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 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they are an assistant to Arthur Spiderwick. They have to write a profile of a magical creature which can either be a known (as seen in the movie) or unknown creature (using their imagination). To include a picture of the creature.
• Continuing on from the previous assignment, students to write about the habitat and daily routine for the magical creature. To include a picture of its dwelling place.

Based on the books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, the movie follows the adventures of twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace and sister Mallory. After moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother they find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other magical creatures.

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Elvis Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Elvis (2022)". This guide may 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 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 – 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 – Discussion questions

• There are 5 opinionated questions for students to discuss in pairs then complete. Can be extended to become a class discussion for each of the questions.

The movie follows the life of American music icon Elvis Presley seen through the eyes of his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film explores Elvis Presley's highs and lows and the many challenges and controversies he received throughout his career.

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Casper Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Casper (1995)". 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 may 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 – Writing and creativity

• The first task involves the students writing a little bit about one of the ghosts in the movie. They choose one of the four listed names, then draw a picture of that ghost and complete the questions. Students also need to write the name in to the correct box as well as the correct pronouns and possessive pronouns.
• Students to imagine they are a journalist for a made-up magazine. They have been tasked to interview one of the ghosts and need to write 10 questions and made-up answers. Students should try to stay in line with the personality of the ghost as depicted in the movie.

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

The movie is about a ghost therapist and his daughter Kat, who move in to an old mansion to try and get rid of the ghosts that haunt it. During their stay, Kat meets a friendly but lonely ghost named Casper who develops a crush on her.

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The Sea Beast Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Sea Beast (2022)". 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 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 – Storyboard, synopsis and creativity

• 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.
• Students to design and draw their own sea beast and describe it.

PART 3 – Just for fun (early finishers)

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

The movie is about terrifying beasts who roam the seas and the hunters who chase them. Maisie, a young orphan stows away on one of the ships and soon finds herself embarking on an epic journey into uncharted waters.

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Superworm Movie Guide + Writing Activities - Answer Keys Inc.

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This 6 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the animation film "Superworm (2021)". This guide may 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 may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

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

PART 2 – Writing activities and Word Search

• The first section students to write sentences using the beginning letters from the title SUPERWORM. I have given an example for the first one. Followed by writing about times the students felt happy, sad or excited while watching the film.
• The second section is a word search puzzle with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included.

The short film is based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and follows Superworm, a super strong and super long worm who likes to help others.

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The Hunger Games Catching Fire Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc.

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This 15 page movie guide with activity handouts is for the film "The Hunger Games - Catching Fire (2013)" Great follow on from the original Hunger Games and ideal to use with a dystopian unit. This guide may 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 may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 55 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 40 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 55 question set)
• 40 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 (15 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) answer key included

Based on the second book of the same name by Suzanne Collins, Katniss and Peeta become targets of the Capitol and are forced back into the arena with other victors to mark the 75th anniversary of the Games.

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Stellaluna Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 8 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Stellaluna (2002)". 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 may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

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

PART 2 – Favorite character and sentence writing.

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

Based on the book by Janell Cannon, the movie is about a baby bat named Stellaluna. After getting separated from her mother, Stellaluna ends up in a bird nest with 3 baby birds and does her very best to try and fit in.

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