The Hobbit | An Unexpected Journey Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)".

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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.
• 35 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 55 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.

Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, the movie follows a well-mannered Hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who joins a company of Dwarves to reclaim a lost Dwarf Kingdom from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Accompanied also by a wizard named Gandalf, the company embarks on this perilous journey that will take them into the wild treacherous lands of Middle-earth. 

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Night at the Museum Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Night at the Museum (2006)".

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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)
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. Final question requires a 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 help with the sequences.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they're junior reporters and need to write an article about what happened at the Museum of Natural History. To include a drawing.
• Students to imagine they work at the museum and are tasked with documenting the arrival of new artifacts. They imagine an unusual one has just arrived and need to write about it following the prompts on the document. Also to include a drawing of the artifact.

About the movie

After struggling to find a job and wanting to make his son proud, Larry Daley takes on the role of a night security guard at the Museum of Natural History. He soon discovers though, that an ancient curse causes the exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Based on the children's picture book by Croatian author/illustrator Milan Trenc.

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Dune: Part Two Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Dune: Part Two (2024)".

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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 write a propaganda article that puts the Empire in a positive light with regards to the turmoil happening on Arrakis.
• Students to design a poster that shows there is no problem with Spice production or distribution. It needs to be positive and persuasive to reassure the common people that everything is fine on Arrakis.

About the movie

Based on the novel by Frank Herbert. Following on from the previous movie, exiled Paul Atreides continues his journey of enlightenment in the barren Spice deserts of Arrakis. Uniting with Chani and the Fremen, Paul seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. 

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The Star Movie Guide + Activities | Christmas | Answer Keys Included

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the biblical Christmas film "The Star (2017)".

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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.

• 32 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 31 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers (+ the last question is a 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 help with the sequences.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Character writing and word search fun

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

The movie follows an unlikely hero, a donkey named Bo who yearns for a life beyond his village. Finally breaking free, he goes on a journey to be a part of the greatest story ever told, the first Christmas.

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Indiana Jones | Raiders of the Lost Ark Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)".

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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.
• 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 – News article writing

• Students to imagine they are reporters for the college newspaper and have heard rumors of Dr. Jones’s recent adventure. Students need to “interview” the professor and Marion Ravenwood for both sides of the story in order to write a short article.
• Using the notes, students then go on to write an exciting article, which also includes a drawing and quotes from the interviews.

The movie is about Indiana Jones, a professor of Archaeology who gets roped in to searching for the famous Ark of Covenant. After US Army intelligence visits the college, Dr. Jones finds out that Adolf Hitler is on a quest to find it first and unleash its supernatural powers.

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Addams Family Values Movie Guide + Activities | Halloween | Answer Keys Inc

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Addams Family Values (1993)".

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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 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 diary writing

• Students to choose one of the Addams Family characters and write a little bit about them following the prompts. To include a drawing of the chosen character.
• Students to choose either Pugsley or Wednesday and write 3 short diary entries about their time at summer camp.

About the movie

This macabre comedy follows the weird antics of the Addams Family. After the arrival of a new baby boy, siblings Wednesday and Pugsley do their very best to get rid of him. With this new spur of sibling rivalry, Gomez and Morticia send Wednesday and Pugsley to summer camp and hire a nanny. 

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie Guide + Activities + Answer Keys Included

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This 23 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)".

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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.

• 70 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 50 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 70 question set)
• 50 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 the three friends Harry, Hermione and Ron following the question prompts and to include a drawing of each of them. Includes a template for any other character. May work well in groups of three.

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 hidden words to find. Answer key included. Useful for early finishers too.

This is the first movie in the series and follows Harry Potter, who on his 11th Birthday discovers that he is no ordinary boy. A warm loveable giant named Hagrid informs Harry that he is a wizard and has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here he learns the truth about himself, his family and the dangerous evil that haunts the magical world.

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The Dark Knight Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included

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This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Dark Knight (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.

• 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 – Character writing

• Students to write about the Joker and Batman following the question prompts. Includes a drawing of both. Could be helpful as a stepping stone for a group analysis of the two characters.

About the movie

Harvey Dent is the new District Attorney in the city who takes an iron fist in bringing down Gotham's organized crime. As a result, the city's desperate mob bosses turn to the Joker, a sadistic psychopath who creates a new wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against The Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to confront everything he believes in, and his ability to fight injustice.

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The Lord of the Rings | The Return of the King Movie Guide + Activities + Answer Keys

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This 20 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Extended Version".

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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.

• 80 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 60 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 80 question set)
• 60 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 Smeagol’s journey

• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.
• Students to write a short account of Smeagol’s journey after falling from the cliff. To include pictures and writing from 3 scenes (after falling from the cliff, by Sauron’s army and at Mount Doom). Also to include conversations between himself.

This is the final movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Continuing the journey of Frodo and Sam on their way to Mordor in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Sauron's forces lay siege to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor. Aragorn searches for his true self, whilst the King of Rohan prepares his forces for battle. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free parent permission slip here.

Please note, this is for the Extended Version of the movie

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The Lord of the Rings | The Two Towers Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

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This 20 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - Extended Version".

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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.

• 70 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 50 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 70 question set)
• 50 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, crossword and word search

• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.
• Just for fun/time filler 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.

This is the second movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which continues following the journey of Frodo and Sam as they make their way towards Mordor. With Merry and Pippin captured by the orcs in the previous movie, the three friends Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli are hot on their trail to save them. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free parent permission slip here.

Please note, this is for the Extended Version of the movie

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The Lord of the Rings | The Fellowship of the Ring Movie Guide + Activities + Answer keys

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This 18 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - Extended Version".

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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.

• 70 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 50 questions requiring full sentence answers (20 removed from the 70 question set)
• 50 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.

This is the first movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which follows the journey of a humble Hobbit called Frodo. After the Dark Lord Sauron's Ring of Power is found in the Shire, Frodo and his companions set about on a journey that is hoped to save all of Middle-earth. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.

Please note, this is for the Extended Version of the movie

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Halloweentown Movie Guide + Activities | Halloween | Answer Keys Inc

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This 11 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Halloweentown (1998)".

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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 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 creation and newspaper report writing

• Students to imagine they are a character living in Halloweentown. Using their creativity, they decide the type of character they'll be, such as a werewolf, ghost, witch etc then draw and write about it following the prompts.
• Students to imagine they are reporters from Halloweentown and write an article about the time when Kalabar was thwarted trying to convince everyone to become evil and take back the mortal world. To include quotes and a drawing.

The movie is about the Cromwell family and their secret connection to Halloweentown. When grandmother Aggie (who happens to be a witch) arrives to try and get her daughter Gwen's help to save Halloweentown, the children overhear and are suddenly whisked off for an adventure in this strange place where it’s always Halloween.

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