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Showing posts with label Grade 9. Show all posts

Sunday 10 April 2022

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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Friday 15 October 2021

Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Inc

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This 15 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "Journey to the Center of the Earth (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 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 – Storyboard, synopsis and recount

• 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.

• Students to imagine they’re Sean’s friend and got invited on the same field trip. They need to recount their experience from the beginning of the arrival at the center of the earth, to the time they end up in Italy. Students to include three drawings to help visualize the adventure.

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

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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The movie is about a professor of volcanology who goes on a quest with his nephew to find out what happened to his missing brother. Together with their mountain guide they discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

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Sunday 29 August 2021

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.



Wednesday 9 June 2021

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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Thursday 29 October 2020

The Outsiders Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Outsiders (1983)". 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

- Critical thinking extension questions. There are 6 questions for the students to complete, which can later be used as a basis for class discussion. Example answers included.

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 book by S.E. Hinton, the movie follows the life of Ponyboy Curtis and his close friends. Growing up in the poor east side of town, Pony is part of a gang known as The Greasers, which has a rivalry with another gang known as The Socs, those from the rich side of town. Tension between the two gangs puts Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny in a bad spot.


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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind + Activities - Answer Keys Included

 

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This 9 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)". 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. Answer keys included. Extension questions at the end.

• 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers (10 removed from the 40 question set)

• 5 extension critical thinking questions to be completed after the movie. Can be used for class discussion.

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 memoir of William Kamkwamba the movie tells the story of when William was a young schoolboy during a time of drought. When the failing crops bring about a famine in the country, William devises a plan to help save his family and ultimately his village.



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Thursday 9 July 2020

October Sky Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

  • October Sky Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included
    • Product Description

    This 14 page movie guide with handouts is for the film "October Sky (1999)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

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    PART 1 – Comprehension questions. I have made three sets of questions for differentiation or depending on how much of a challenge you want to give the students. The multiple choice questions have also worked well with my ESL students. Answer keys included.

    • 40 questions requiring full sentence answers.

    • 25 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 40 question set)

    • 24 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers (Q25 requires a full sentence answer)

    PART 2 – Creative writing

    • Students to write a newspaper article about Homer winning at the National Science Fair. Needs to include a drawing.

    • Students to design and label a rocket site similar to the one Homer and his friends had made. They then need to write in detail the setup and a recount of a launch.

    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.

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    Based on Homer Hickam's memoir Rocket Boys, the movie follows the true story of Homer in his determination to build and launch his own rocket with the help of three friends. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time.

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    Sunday 7 June 2020

    The Ultimate Gift Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

    The Ultimate Gift Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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    This 10 page movie guide with handouts is to accompany the film "The Ultimate Gift (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. Answer key included.

    • 45 questions requiring full sentence answers.

    • 30 questions requiring full sentence answers. (15 removed from the 45 question sheet)

    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.

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

    Based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall, the movie is about a deceased billionaire who leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in pursuit for the ultimate gift. But on the way he meets a bunch of individuals who give him valuable lessons of life.

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    Friday 14 February 2020

    Tolkien Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included


    Tolkien Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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    This 7 page movie guide with handouts is to accompany the film "Tolkien (2019)". 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.
    • 35 questions requiring full sentence answers.
    PART 2 – Essay, storyboard and discussion questions
    • After watching the movie, there are 5 higher level thinking questions to answer. Students to come together as a class once completed to discuss and explain further their answers. Includes examples teacher answers. Use this as a springboard for other questions about Tolkien
    • 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.
    • Essay. Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.
    Based on the early life of J.R.R. Tolkien, the movie follows the author as he finds friendship, love, and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. As WW1 breaks out, Tolkien ends up at the Somme in France which would inspire him to write his famous Middle-Earth novels.
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