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Showing posts with label Day of the Dead. Show all posts

Friday 11 October 2019

2 Pack Bundle - Coco Movie Guide in English and Spanish + Activities


2 Pack Bundle - Coco Movie Guide in English and Spanish + Activities

Bundle Description

Come get this discounted offer of 2 movie guides to accompany the film "Coco (2017)". One is in English and the other is a duplicate with the questions and activities entirely in Spanish.
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Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family history. This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.
Inmerso en la cultura mexicana la historia sigue Miguel, un niño que sueña de hacerse músico pero no puede porque su familia prohíbe la música. Entrando la Tierra de los Muertos, Miguel se embarca en una aventura para descubrir la verdadera historia de su familia.

Included in the worksheets:
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PART 1 – Comprehension questions. There are 2 sets for the different grade range. Includes answer keys.
• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.
PARTE 1 - Preguntas de comprensión. Hay 2 colecciones de preguntas para los grados diferentes. Incluye claves de respuestas.
• 30 preguntas que requieren respuestas de oraciones completas.
• 30 preguntas de selección múltiple con tres respuestas posibles.
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PART 2 – Creativity
• Students to design and draw an imaginary spirit guide (alebrijes) with description .
• Decorating a calavera.
PARTE 2 - Creatividad
• Los estudiantes diseñan y dibujan un guía espiritual imaginario (alebrije) con descripciones.
• Los estudiantes adornan una calavera.
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PART 3 – Character profiles. For a group of 4 if too much for one student.
• There are 4 character profiles to complete. Students draw a profile picture, describe their features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about that character. Includes the characters Miguel, Hector, Abuelita and Dante.
PARTE 3 - Perfiles de personajes. Para un grupo de 4 si es demasiado para un estudiante.
• Hay que completar 4 perfiles. Los estudiantes dibujarán una ‘foto de perfil,’ describirán sus características físicas y su personalidad, y escribirán lo que les gusta y lo que no les gusta del personaje. Incluye los personajes de Miguel, Hector, Abuelita, y Dante.
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Word Search Fun - with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand.
Sopa de palabras - Hay que encontrar 15 palabras, 5 de las cuales requieren que los estudiantes contesten pistas de antemano.
Sentence Fun – Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the words “Pelicula Coco” for the Spanish version and "Coco Movie" for the English one. Then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited.
Diversión de oración - Los estudiantes escribirán oraciones usando cada letra de las palabras “Película Coco” y escribirán sobre cómo se sintieron al ver los diferentes lugares en la película.

Friday 7 December 2018

Coco Movie Guide in Spanish + Activities - Answer Key Included (Color + B/W)


Coco Movie Guide in Spanish + Activities - Answer Key Included (Color + B/W)

Product Description

This 16 page movie guide in Spanish with handouts accompanies the film "Coco (2017)".
Inmerso en la cultura mexicana la historia sigue Miguel, un niño que sueña de hacerse músico pero no puede porque su familia prohíbe la música. Entrando la Tierra de los Muertos, Miguel se embarca en una aventura para descubrir la verdadera historia de su familia.
*This is the SPANISH VERSION. You can find the English version here:
Included in the worksheets:
PARTE 1 - Preguntas de comprensión. Hay 2 colecciones de preguntas para los grados diferentes. Incluye claves de respuestas.
• 30 preguntas que requieren respuestas de oraciones completas.
• 30 preguntas de selección múltiple con tres respuestas posibles.
PARTE 2 - Creatividad
• Los estudiantes diseñan y dibujan un guía espiritual imaginario (alebrije) con descripciones.
• Los estudiantes adornan una calavera.
PARTE 3 - Perfiles de personajes. Para un grupo de 4 si es demasiado para un estudiante.
• Hay que completar 4 perfiles. Los estudiantes dibujarán una ‘foto de perfil,’ describirán sus características físicas y su personalidad, y escribirán lo que les gusta y lo que no les gusta del personaje. Incluye los personajes de Miguel, Hector, Abuelita, y Dante.
Sopa de palabras - Hay que encontrar 15 palabras, 5 de las cuales requieren que los estudiantes contesten pistas de antemano.
Diversión de oración - Los estudiantes escribirán oraciones usando cada letra de las palabras “Película Coco” y escribirán sobre cómo se sintieron al ver los diferentes lugares en la película.

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Friday 12 October 2018

Coco Movie Guide + Activities (Color + Black & White)


Coco Movie Guide + Activities (Color + Black & White)

Product Description

This 16 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Coco (2017)". Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family history.

PART 1 -
There are 30 comprehension questions altogether. I have made two sets for the higher and lower grades. One set is multiple choice with 3 possible answers, and the other is full sentence answers. In chronological order with an answer key

PART 2 – Creativity
• Students to design and draw an imaginary spirit guide (alebrijes) with description.
• Decorating a calavera.

PART 3 – Character profiles. For a group of 4 if too much for one child.
• There are 4 character profiles to complete. Students draw a profile picture, describe their features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about that character. Includes the characters Miguel, Hector, Abuelita and Dante.

Word Search Fun - with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand.

Sentence Fun – Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the words “Coco Movie” then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited.

Great to watch to learn more about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

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Thursday 11 October 2018

The Book of Life (2014) - Movie Comprehension Questions + Activities - Answer Key Included




PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This 10 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Book of Life (2014)" also known as "El libro de la vida". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.
★★ Check out the full preview! ★★
PART 1 – Comprehension Questions
• There are 25 questions altogether. I have made two sets for the higher and lower grades. One set is multiple choice and the other is long answer. They are both in chronological order and include answers. I like to act out the scenes to the younger kids to give clues and help. It's great fun with kids. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL students.
PART 2 - One page is just for fun.
• There is a word search with 17 words and a calavera ready to be designed and colored.
PART 3 - Character profiles. For a group of 3 if too much for one child.
• There are 3 character profiles to complete. Students draw a profile picture, describe their features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about that character. Includes the characters Maria, Manalo and Joaquin.
This movie is about Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Great to watch before Halloween or Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)

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Monday 1 October 2018

3 Pack Bundle - Halloween Movie Guide Questions + Activities (It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Hocus Pocus, The Book of Life)


3 Pack Bundle - Halloween Movie Guide Questions + Extras

Product Description

Who doesn't love watching Halloween movies? Engross your students into these great movies and handouts. Come get this discounted offer of 3 sets of Halloween film guides (It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Hocus Pocus, The Book of Life). The pack includes the following movie comprehension questions + extras:

1. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ($3.50)

This 7 page movie guide for grades 1-4 includes:

• 15 comprehension questions to complete during the movie
• Word search
• Jack-o-lantern design
• Writing a letter to the Great Pumpkin
• Crossword
• Answer sheets for the comprehension questions, word search and crossword.

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* Includes a black and white version *
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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions
There are 15 comprehension questions in chronological order to answer while watching the animation. At the end of the second page there is a 12 word word-search for the students to complete. Answers are included for both.

PART 2 – Creativity and Fun
• The first section is for the students to imagine they are joining Charlie Brown’s jack-o-lantern competition, so need to design and color theirs in the space provided. Below that they then write a step by step process of how they would make it using a real pumpkin.
• Student’s to join Linus in writing a letter to the Great Pumpkin. In their letter, they need to explain to the Great Pumpkin why he should visit their pumpkin patch, and what they want him to bring to them for Halloween.
• A 14 word Halloween crossword for the early finishers. Answers included

This short animation is about our lovable peanuts characters celebrating Halloween. Linus hopes that this year the Great Pumpkin will visit his sincere pumpkin patch, and Charlie Brown gets invited to a Halloween party.
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2. The Book of Life Movie Guide ($3.00)

This is a 7 page movie guide for grades 1-4

There are 25 questions altogether. I have made two sets for the higher and lower grades. One set is multiple choice and the other is long answer. They are both in chronological order and include answers. I like to act out the scenes to the younger kids to give clues and help. It's great fun with kids.

One page is just for fun. There is a word search with 17 words and a calavera ready to be designed and coloured.

This movie is about Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
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3. Hocus Pocus ($3.50)

This is a 10 page movie guide for grades 7-10

This includes:
• 5 discussion questions about witches
• Reading passage about the Salem Witch Trials
• 10 comprehension questions for the reading passage
• 30 comprehension questions for the movie in chronological order.
• Potion making
• Answers for Part 1, 2 and 3 included

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* Includes a black and white version *
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Part 1 and Part 2 are tasks to be done before watching the movie. The hope is to get the students more motivated for the movie and questions ahead.

• PART 1 – There are 5 questions about witches that need to be completed within 20 minutes. Afterwards discuss as a class getting opinions from the students about witches. Talk about the Salem witch trials here too.

• PART 2 – Students to read the passage about the Salem Witch Trials and then complete 10 reading comprehension questions.

• PART 3 – There are 30 comprehension questions in chronological order for the students to complete while watching the movie.

• PART 4 – Students are to make a truly wicked/awesome potion using mysterious, weird or downright disgusting ingredients. They need to also include what it does and the directions on how to make it.

This movie is about the Sanderson sisters who were hanged for practicing witchcraft 300 years ago in Salem. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new kid, the witches have one Halloween night to secure their continuing existence.