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

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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 Tepulpaï, a young Andean boy aspiring to be a shaman, who journeys with his friend Naïra 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Answer Keys

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activity worksheets is for the film "How To Train Your Dragon (2025)".

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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 – 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 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they are Vikings in the world of How to Train Your Dragon and they discover a dragon. They need to sketch it then describe it.
• Following on from the last one, Students to draw themselves as Vikings with a written description, followed by writing about their first flight with their dragon.

Based on the novel by Cressida Cowell, the movie is about a young Viking who challenges his tribe’s battle against dragons after uncovering a secret that could change their future. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, he must choose between following tradition or risking everything to unite two worlds on the brink of war. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.

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

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activity worksheets is for the film "Eragon (2006)".

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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 – 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 – Creativity

• Students to design their own dragon, including what the egg looks like, the dragon’s appearance, its name, magical powers, and where it comes from.
• Students to create a dragon rider, describing their traits, connection with the dragon, and writing a short paragraph about their first flight together.

Based on the book by Christopher Paolini, the movie follows a young farm boy who discovers a mysterious dragon egg. When the dragon hatches, his life changes in ways he never expected. He is drawn into a world of magic, danger, and ancient secrets. What happens next will shape the fate of the land. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.

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The Secret of Moonacre Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities is for the fantasy film "The Secret of Moonacre (2008)".

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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 and character writing

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

Based on Elizabeth Goudge’s novel The Little White Horse. It follows Maria Merryweather, a young girl who moves from London to her uncle’s mysterious Moonacre Manor in a magical valley. As Maria explores her new home, she uncovers secrets about her family’s past, encounters enchanting creatures, and discovers her unique role in the valley’s fate.

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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Answer Keys Included

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This 9 page movie guide with worksheets for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 accompanies the animation film "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! (1974)".

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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.

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

PART 2 – Storyboard, sentence writing, word search and crossword

• Students to draw a 6 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the animation. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the questions to help with the sequences.
• Students to write sentences using the beginning of each letter in the word Easter. Followed by writing about a time in the animation a characters felt happy, sad and excited.
• Students to complete a 10 clue crossword puzzle followed by a word search. The word search has 15 words to find, 10 of which are the answers from the crossword.
• Students to design and color an Easter egg for the Easter Beagle then describe it. Followed by writing a short paragraph on who will receive the egg and why.

This TV short is about the Peanuts gang getting ready for Easter with their usual quirky antics. Peppermint Patty tries to teach Marcie a holiday skill, while Linus has faith in a mysterious Easter figure. Snoopy adds his own playful twist to the festivities.

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Stardust Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Stardust (2007)".

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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 – 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

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

The movie is about a young man named Tristan who ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved. Along the way, he encounters witches, pirates, and other fantastical beings, all the while navigating the complexities of love and destiny. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free permission slip here.

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The Wild Robot Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Answer Keys Included

This blog is gradually being retired. All movie guides are being moved over to my new site, Mr Hull's Movie Guides, where you'll find updated and expanded versions of these posts. You can find the new version of this guide here.

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This 16 page movie guide with additional activities is for the heartwarming film "The Wild Robot (2024)".

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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 lower grade or 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)
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers + 1 question requires a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard, synopsis and character writing

• Students to draw a 6 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 write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

PART 3 – Word search

• There are 20 words for students to find in the word search. First they must unscramble 7 words (character names) followed by answering the 5 clues (animals in the movie). Followed by the final 8 words listed below those. Answers included.

Based on the novel by Peter Brown, the movie is about a kind robot who crash lands on a remote island inhabited by animals. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and soon finds herself experiencing more than she’s programmed for.

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key

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This 18 page movie guide with additional worksheets and activities accompanies the Tim Burton directed film "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)".

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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.

• 60 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 45 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 60 question set)
• 45 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

• A new child has arrived at Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children. Students are tasked with writing a record of the new child. Includes name, original home, age, peculiarity and description, personality and short biography.
• Students to imagine they're junior reporters and need to write an article about what happened at Blackpool pier. Need to include a drawing and quotes from imaginary interviews with local witnesses.

Based on the novel by Ransom Riggs, the movie follows Jake, who after hearing strange fables from his grandpa about peculiar children, decides to investigate if they're true or not. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Jake learns something he wasn’t expecting.

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Kiki's Delivery Service Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)".

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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)
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers; Q30 needs a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard, synopsis and flyer making

• 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 imagine Kiki is asking them for help in designing an advertising flyer for her delivery service. Needs to at least include contact information, specific services included, a catchy slogan and decoration (as well as pictures)

PART 3 – Creative writing: News article

• Students to imagine they are junior reporters and have been tasked to write a story on either the saving of Tombo or Kiki’s new delivery service. Students to conduct an (imaginary) interview with Kiki and anyone else involved in the story, then go on to write a heartwarming article. To include interview quotes and a picture.

The movie is about Kiki, a witch who's just turned 13 and now obligated to leave home to find a new town to live and her place in the world. From the famed Studio Ghibli studio, this is a light-hearted alternative Halloween movie.

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