Star Wars: A New Hope Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Inc

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)".

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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.
• 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 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 and include a drawing of their chosen character.
• Students to write a short story about what one or more of the characters decided to do after the Death Star had been destroyed. If they choose more than one character, they need to involve both in the same story.

About the movie: After plans of an Imperial space station are stolen by rebels against the Empire, two droids set off on a mission to keep them safe and ensure they don't end up in the wrong hands. The droids eventually meet Luke Skywalker, a farm boy from Tatooine who suddenly finds himself embroiled in the resistance on their mission to try and help stop the advancements of the Galactic Empire.

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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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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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Interstellar Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Keys Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities is for the film "Interstellar (2014)".

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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.

• 55 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 40 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from the 55 question set)
• 40 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 and writing

• Students to imagine they work at NASA and have picked up multiple transmissions from one of the 12 explorers sent out searching for habitable planets. Using this imaginary information, students are tasked to draw a map with notes and key of the area around the landing pod, 3 diary entries and a final conclusion on whether the planet shows potential as a new home.

Set in the future where devastating sandstorms ravage earth's crops, the movie follows Cooper, an ex-science engineer and pilot, and a select number of other scientists search for answers in the deepest corners of space. Utilizing a mysterious wormhole, they explore strange new worlds to try and find a home to save the human race.

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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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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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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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Ghostbusters Afterlife Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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This 14 page Halloween movie guide with additional activity handouts is for the film "Ghostbusters: Afterlife (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 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 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they found a journal of documented ghosts in the secret basement. They then go on to copy (using their imagination) one ghost profile from the journal by completing the form. To include a sketch of the ghost.
• Following on from the previous task, students to write the original phone call dialogue between the Ghostbusters’ secretary and caller for the ghost they profiled. To include the caller's first encounter, ghost description and where they're calling from.

The movie is about a single mom and her two kids who arrive in a small town and discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters, and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

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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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