Matilda The Musical Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 10 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)".

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This is the musical version made in 2022. If you are looking for the original "Matilda (1996)" you can find it here:

Matilda Movie Guide + Activities (Color + B/W) - Answer Keys Included

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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 analysis

• Students to write about one of the main characters in the movie. To include a description of their features with drawing, a good or bad quality of their personality with examples, describing a precious item with drawing, and giving an example of a character positively or negatively impacted by the chosen character.

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, this magical and musical movie is about the story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her inspirational teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst headmistress imaginable.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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City of Ember Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "City of Ember (2008)". 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.

• 32 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers + 2 questions requiring full sentence answers.

PART 2 – Recount and creative writing (problems and solutions)

• (Students will need a dice) The first section students are to imagine they are part of the community during Assignment Day. Students will roll the dice to find out which job will be assigned to them, followed by writing a diary entry about their first day.
• The second section, students to make up 3 problematic scenarios that may occur within their job and a possible solution. For each problem they need to explain what it is and why it likely happened, followed by the possible solution to fix the problem. Example answer included

PART 3 – Storyboard and Synopsis

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

Based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau, the movie is about a city deep underground where the citizens live in a world of artificial lights. With the once powerful generator failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city starting to flicker, two teenagers race against time to search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence.

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The Call of the Wild Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Call of the Wild (2020)". 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 and students with learning difficulties. 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. The last question requires a full sentence answer.

PART 2 – Storyboard and Synopsis

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

PART 3 – Character profile for Buck, map drawing and letter writing

• Students to draw a profile picture of Buck, describe his features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about him.
• Students to draw an imaginary map of the area where Buck found the cabin. They need to label and mark the map with important features such as the stream, cabin, wolf den, etc. This is followed by writing an imagined letter that John wrote to his estranged wife outlining his experiences of the journey.

Set during the great Klondike Gold Rush, the movie follows the story of a young dog named Buck and his journey to find his real purpose in life. Based on Jack London's 1903 novel of the same name.

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A Cry in the Wild Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 11 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "A Cry in the Wild (1990)". 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 – Creative writing

• Students to imagine they’ve been asked to document Brian’s experience. First they draw an area map of his camp and important features and explain his reasons for why he chose that particular area. Followed by a short write up of Brian's thoughts and feelings on the first day and night.

• Students to write a newspaper article about Brian using the information from the previous task. Needs to include a drawing.

PART 3 – Storyboard and Synopsis

• 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 remind them of the sequences

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

Based on the book Hatchet, written by Gary Paulsen, the movie is about 13-year-old Brian who is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild animals

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A Boy Called Christmas Movie Guide + Activities

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "A Boy Called Christmas (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 three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions will 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 – Creativity and writing

• In the first section students to imagine they are an elf working for Nikolas and to design a new toy that kids can play with outside. They then draw and label the design and write the instructions on how it works or how to use it.

• In the second section 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 – 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.

Based on the 2015 book of the same name by Matt Haig, the movie follows young Nikolas as he sets out on an extraordinary adventure in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.

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