The Halloween Tree Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 12 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "The Halloween Tree (1993)".

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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.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. The last 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 – Character writing, crossword & wordsearch

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

Based on Ray Bradbury's novel of the same name, the movie follows four trick-or-treating friends who are whisked away on a spooky adventure where they learn about the origins of Halloween, and at the same time help rescue their best friend Pip. 

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 12 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)".

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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 writing and word search

• Students to choose one of the listed characters (or other choice) from the movie and complete the character profile. Includes describing them, their background, the student likes and dislikes of the character, changing one thing about the character, and describing one scene their character was in that they enjoyed.
• Word search puzzle with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand. Answer key included.

Based on the popular game, the movie follows two plumber brothers from Brooklyn who somehow get transported to a magical world. Separated during the journey, they both set off on their own paths to ultimately save the princess and the Mushroom Kingdom from the fire breathing King of Koopas.

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FernGully Movie Guide + Activities | Earth Day | Answer Key Inc

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This 11 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)".

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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.

• 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 – Environmental writing and poster creation (could work well in pairs)

• Here the students have to answer 3 questions about environmental damage. The 1st question asks the students to list and detail three forms of man-made pollution and why they are a problem. The 2nd question is about deforestation and the last one is why they think it’s important to protect the environment.
• Students to imagine they are helping Zak make an awareness poster to help protect FernGully. They first design a poster layout with included elements listed, then go on to create the poster on either Letter/A4/A3 paper.

The movie is about the magical inhabitants of a rainforest called FernGully. Following the defeat of a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus, the fairies have been able to live peacefully in the forest. When something unusual captures the interest of a young fairy named Crysta, her curiosity brings her into contact with a human named Zak and a hidden secret.

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The Prince of Egypt Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 11 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the animated film "The Prince of Egypt (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.

• 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 – Pair work. Writing

• Student work together in choosing which word best fits with selected quotes from the movie. Words include Arrogance, Cruelty, Hope, Bravery and Faith. Each word is used only once and students also need to briefly explain why the word chosen fits best with the quote they assigned it to. Includes answers, although students may have slightly different versions.

Adapted from the Book of Exodus, the movie follows the life of Moses from being a prince of Egypt to being chosen by God to deliver the enslaved Hebrews from the cruel oppressive Pharaoh and out of Egypt.

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Hercules Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included

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This 11 page movie guide with handouts is for the animated film "Hercules (1997)".

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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
• 34 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. (Q14 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 – Creative writing (characters and newspaper report)

• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts as well as drawing a picture of their chosen character.
• Students to imagine they are junior reporters located in Thebes. Students imagine they interview Hercules and Phil who want to tell their story about the final battle with Hades and the Titans. Students write a short article including quotes from the interview and a drawing.

The animated movie follows the life of Hercules. After being stripped of his immortality while still a baby, Hercules endures hardships to try and find his true self and ultimately become a true hero in order to reclaim his position on Mt. Olympus.

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The Willoughbys Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Willoughbys (2020)".

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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 – Puzzles and writing

• Word search & crossword puzzle (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) in addition to 5 other words to find in the word search. Answer key included
• The task involves the students writing a little bit about one of the Willoughby children in the movie. They choose one of the four listed names, then draw a picture of that character 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.

Based on the book by Lois Lowry, the movie follows the Willoughby children as they try their very best to get rid of their selfish parents. After sending them off on a dangerous vacation, the children then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.

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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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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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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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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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Encanto Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 11 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Encanto (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 may also work well with ESL/ELL students or a more focused younger group. Answer keys included.

• 25 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 25 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 “ENCANTO”, then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited.

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

The move is about the Madrigals, a magical family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, except Mirabel.

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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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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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