FREE - PG Movie Permission Slip Form - Editable Word doc or Easy printable PDF

 

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A simple letter to parents explaining some positive reasons to watch movies in class and to allow them to give their child permission to watch a movie at school. The blank areas included are:

- A place to write the movie name and rating

- A place for the teacher's name/signature

- A place for the child's name

- Tick boxes for Yes/No permission

- A place for parent's name, signature and date

I have included the original docx file and an old word format (97-2003) if you need to edit anything, as well as a pdf version for easy printing. Please let me know if you need anything else added via the ask a question.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Included in the worksheets:

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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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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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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