Zathura Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)". 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 younger grades and 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)

• 24 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers + 1 question requiring 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 remind them of the sequences.

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

PART 3 – Creativity and puzzles

• Students are to design a board game similar to Zathura. They name it, write the instructions and then draw it.

• Just for fun 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

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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Adapted from the book by Chris Van Allsburg (who also wrote Jumanji), the movie is about two brothers, Walter and Danny, who find a mysterious board game in the basement which transports their house into outer space. They try to survive the game so they can return home.

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The Brothers Grimm Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Brothers Grimm (2005)". 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.

• 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 – Designing a plan to remove a “monster”. (Creativity)

• Students to imagine they’re part of Will and Jake’s crew. They need to come up with a new elaborate plan to fleece a town. As part of the planning stage, they’ll need to include these details:

1. Make up a local legend they’ll use in the town.

2. Design at least one new contraption they’ll use with the “monster” and how it works.

3. Make a plan of how they’ll defeat the “monster”.

4. A layout of the stage where they’ll defeat the “monster”.

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.

The movie is based on an exaggerated and fictitious portrait of the Brothers Grimm. Jake and Will Grimm travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures. They are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse, requiring genuine courage.

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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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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Movie Guide + Activities - Answer keys included

 

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This 16 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)". 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.

• 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 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 (10 questions with the answers being the words to find in the word search) also 5 additional words to find. Answer key included

PART 4 – Creative writing

• Students to write a short story about a quest given to one of the demigods at camp Half-Blood. Question prompts have been included to help them add content to the story.

The movie is based on the retelling of Rick Riordan's book, "The Sea of Monsters". After something happens to Thalia's tree causing the barrier to give way, Percy again finds himself immersed in a quest to help save Camp Half-Blood.

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Willow Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Willow (1988)". 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.

• 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 – Crossword and word search, Storyboard and synopsis

• Just for fun 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

• 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 about a Nelwyn farmer named Willow, who reluctantly finds himself drawn into a mission to save a baby princess who has been prophesied to bring about the downfall of Bavmorda, the evil sorceress queen who wishes to destroy her.

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Over the Moon Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 10 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Over the Moon (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 two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL students. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers

PART 2 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they want to visit the moon like Fei Fei. They Design a rocket in the first box, then label and describe its features. They then explain how it will work on launch day.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

• 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.

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The movie is about a young girl named Fei Fei whose belief in the legend of the moon goddess Chang’e, brings about a wonderful adventure about love and life. Great to watch to learn more about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)

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The House with a Clock in its Walls + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 12 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018)". 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.

• 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 remind them of the sequences.

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

Based on the 1973 novel of the same name by John Bellairs, the movie follows a young orphan, who after losing his parents is sent to Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan. During the night, Lewis is puzzled when he hears a ticking sound in the walls. He later discovers his uncle is a warlock and has been trying to find the clock and discover its purpose. A world of magic and sorcery awaits.

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The Dark Crystal Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 7 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Dark Crystal (1982)". 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. Answer key included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.

PART 2 – Essay and storyboards

• Students to draw a 9 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the movie of Jen’s journey. To include a brief description for each scene.

• Using their storyboards to help, the students write a more detailed account of Jen’s journey. This can either be done in the 1st or 3rd person view.

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 other words to find. Answer key included

The movie is about a young Gelfling called Jen who must repair the damaged Dark Crystal. The great conjunction of the three suns is near and if Jen is too late, the evil Skeksis will control the crystal forever. Supported by the gentle Mystics, Jen goes on a dangerous journey to find the missing shard of the crystal.

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Tuck Everlasting Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 9 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Tuck Everlasting (2002)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions. There are 2 sets for differentiation. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Essay recount and news article

• Students to imagine they live in 1885 and stumble upon the spring and become immortal. They then need to write about their experiences living in the years 1943, 2020 and 2100

• Students to imagine they are a news reporter investigating the disappearance of Winnie Foster. They interview the parents and sheriff and follow the story into the woods, then later write their news article and draw a picture.

Based on the novel written by Natalie Babbitt, the movie is about a young woman from an upper-class family, who meets and falls in love with a young man who is part of a family of immortals.

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Pan Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 8 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Pan (2015)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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PART 1 – Comprehension Questions. Answer key included.

• 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.

PART 2 – Essays and Discussion questions

• After watching the movie, pick the brains of your students with these 10 thought provoking open ended questions. Could also be done individually and discussed after each question.

• First essay. Students to imagine they're living in the same orphanage as Peter. They're one of the orphans taken by the pirates and sent into the mine to search for fairy dust. Students need to write about their journey from the moment they’re captured by the pirates, up until the time they’re thrown into the mines. They need to include how they’re feeling throughout.

• Second Essay. After Peter has just rescued the other orphans and taken them to Neverland, students to continue the story to the point where Hook and Peter become enemies.

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

The movie is about an orphan named Peter, who is transported away by pirates to the magical world of Neverland. Here he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny, to become the boy who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

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