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

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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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The Secret of NIMH Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Secret of NIMH (1982)".

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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.

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

PART 3 – Creativity and character writing

• Students are tasked in helping design the inside and outside of Mrs. Brisby's home after moving to the safe side of the rock. This can be like a floor plan showing rooms in the house and the features in the garden. To include a key.
• 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. To include a drawing of the character.

About the movie

Based on the novel (Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH) by Robert C. O'Brien, the movie follows a field mouse named Mrs. Brisby. Faced with a difficult task of finding a new home due to the farmer's spring plough and the impossibility of moving her very ill son Timothy, Mrs. Brisby seeks aid from an unlikely set of animals and learns of a secret about her late husband.

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Arthur the King Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Arthur the King (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 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 + the final 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 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they're junior reporters working on an exciting article about Team Broadrail's Dominican Republic race. They need to bullet point important events and construct imaginative quotes from interviewing the team after the race.
• Using the information from the previous section, students to write an exciting article about the adventures of Team Broadrail's race. Include a drawing.

About the movie

Based on the memoir by Mikael Lindnord, the movie follows an American runner and his adventure racing team as they make their way through a 5-day race in the Dominican Republic. During the race they encounter a stray dog who starts to follow them on their adventure.

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Movie Guide + Activities | Ans Key Inc

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This 9 page movie guide with handouts is for the short film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)".

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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 (mainly in present simple form). 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.
• 19 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers (the last question requires a full sentence answer)

PART 2 – Pair work and character writing

• Students to get into pairs and complete 5 short answer questions together. To come together as a class after completion to discuss. (example answers included)
• Students to write about their favorite character following the question prompts as well as drawing a picture of their chosen character.

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.

Based on the wonderfully written book by Charlie Mackesy, the short film follows a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse, as they create a beautiful friendship while travelling together in the boy's search for home.

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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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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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Hoot Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Hoot (2006)". 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 – 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.
• Synopsis. Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

• Students to design the layout for the new owl sanctuary as mentioned in the movie by Mother Paula. They will need to include the entrance, walking areas, souvenir shop, owl living area and any other important features, and also a key. An area below the design is for any other information student wish to add about the design.
• Students to design a poster for the opening of the new owl sanctuary. They will start with the poster layout which will include numbered placements:

1. The name of the sanctuary.
2. The date of the opening.
3. At least one picture of an owl.
4. Special events for the day.
5. A short paragraph about the owls and the importance of protecting them.

- Once completed students to create the final poster either on Letter / A4 / A3 paper

Based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen, the movie tells the story of young teenager Roy Eberhardt, who stumbles across a population of endangered owls threatened by the construction of a new pancake house. Making friends with two other likeminded kids, the trio make plans to try and stop the construction and save the owls.

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 10 page movie guide with handouts is for the short video "The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986)" based on the novel by Beverly Clearly. 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 – Word fun and word search. Answer keys included

• 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 novel by Beverly Clearly, the short movie is about a young boy called Keith who meets a talking mouse named Ralph at a hotel. Ralph takes an immediate liking to Keith's toy motorcycle and likes to ride it making motor noises as he goes.

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The Gruffalo Movie Guide + Writing Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the animation film "The Gruffalo (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 (15 or 25 questions) 2 sets of questions depending on the grade or challenge. The multiple choice questions will also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 25 questions in full sentence format & 25 questions in multiple choice with 3 possible answers.

• 15 questions in full sentence format & 15 questions in multiple choice 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 THE GRUFFALO. 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 for students to draw their favorite character and write a little bit about them following the question prompts.

• The last section is a word search puzzle with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included

The film is based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson. It tells the story of a little brown mouse who, while searching for food in the woods encounters upon some hungry animals who want to gobble him up. Using his vibrant imagination, the mouse conjures up a monstrous creature to scare them away...

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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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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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Spies in Disguise Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is to accompany the film "Spies in Disguise (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 three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL 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 (Q25 requires a full sentence answer)

PART 2 – Creativity

• Students to imagine Walter needs their help and to design a non-lethal gadget. Students have to describe and draw the gadget as well as describe and draw it in action

• Students to imagine they are secret agents and have been turned into an animal by Walter. They then go onto describe themselves as an animal and create a drawing. They then write an imaginary mission they have completed where they need to explain how the unique skills and abilities of the animal helped 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.

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Loosely based on the animated short film Pigeon: Impossible, the movie is about a super spy called Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett. When Agent Sterling is turned into a pigeon by one of Walter's non-lethal gadgets, the two must work together in saving the world.

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Free Birds Movie Guide + Activities - Thanksgiving Movie - Answer Key Included

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This 16 page Thanksgiving movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Free Birds (2013)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension questions. I have made three sets of questions depending on how much of a challenge you want to give the students. Answer keys included

• 40 questions in chronological order.

• 30 questions in chronological order (10 questions removed from the 40 question set)

• 30 multiple choice questions in chronological order

PART 2 – Writing

• There are 3 character profiles to complete, can be completed in a group if too much for one student. Students draw a profile picture, describe their features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about that character. Includes the characters Reggie, Jake and Jenny.

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

PART 3 – Just for fun word search with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included.

The movie is about two turkeys who team up to travel back in time to 1621 in order to change the course of history, and get turkeys off the Thanksgiving menu for good.

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