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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Indiana Jones | Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key

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This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)".

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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 – Character writing 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 reporters for the college newspaper and have heard rumors of Dr. Jones’s recent adventure. Students pretend to have an interview with the professor in order to write a short article which include quotes from the interview and a drawing.

PART 4 – Just for fun (or a time filler)

• 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 movie is the 4th instalment of the Indiana Jones movie series, and follows Indy on an adventure to unravel the mysteries of a crystal skull and its connection to the ancient city of Akator.

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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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This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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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Labyrinth Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Labyrinth (1986)".

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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 – Character writing and creative writing

• 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 what they think 3 of the characters might have been doing before Sarah met them. They need to write a short account of their day prior to meeting up with Sarah. Writing about Hoggle, Ludo and Sir Didymus

The movie follows sixteen-year-old Sarah, who after being forced to babysit her brother, angrily wishes for him to be taken away by the Goblin King. As her wish unexpectedly comes true, Sarah is given 13 hours to rescue him from the castle in the Goblin City which is nestled in the middle of a labyrinth.

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Honey I Shrunk The Kids Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Included

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This 10 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the classic 80's film "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)".

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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 – Newspaper article writing.

• Students to imagine they're a junior reporter and looking for an exclusive story. They overheard a conversation about 4 kids accidently getting shrunk. Wanting to find out more, they go and conduct interviews with them about their adventure. With their imaginary interviews the students write a short article which include quotes from the interview as well as a drawing.

The movie is about scientist Wayne Szalinski who invents a shrinking machine which inadvertently shrinks his two kids plus the boys next door. Then, after accidently getting swept up and tossed out with the trash, the kids try to make their way home through the jungle of their own backyard. 

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Back to the Future Part 2 Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Keys Inc

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This 16 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Back to the Future Part II (1989)".

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This is Part 2. If you are looking for the original "Back to the Future" you can find it here:

Back to the Future Movie Guide + Activities | Crossword | Ans Keys Inc

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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 – Puzzles and writing

• The first task involves the students to imagine they travelled 30 years into the future and to write about an invention they would like to see in that time. Includes drawing and labeling the invention, explaining its use and providing the pros and cons of the invention
• 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

Following on from the original Back to the Future, this time the Doc and Marty travel into the future to the year 2015 to try and stop Marty's future son from making a terrible mistake.

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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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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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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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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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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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This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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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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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Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Inc - Halloween

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Hocus Pocus 2 (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.

• 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 – Character writing and creativity

• Students to write about one of the Sanderson sisters. To include a drawing of them with description, what they liked and disliked about the character as well as one thing they would change about the characters fate in the movie.
• Students to design an interesting spell and write the name and incantation. Include a visual representation of the spell and any possible warnings.

This movie is the sequel to the first Hocus Pocus movie and follows three teenagers as they unwittingly bring back the Sanderson Sisters again who wreak havoc in Salem.

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