The Black Cauldron Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers

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This 12 page movie guide with additional activities is for the fantasy film "The Black Cauldron (1985)".

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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.
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. (+ 1 final question is full sentence)

PART 2 – Discussion questions

• Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs) Example answers included.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

• Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 4 – Character writing

• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

Based on the novels by Lloyd Alexander, the movie is about a young pig-keeper who finds himself caught up in a perilous quest when dark magic threatens the land of Prydain. Alongside a band of unexpected companions, he must face dangers beyond anything he imagined.

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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Answer Keys

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activity worksheets is for the film "How To Train Your Dragon (2025)".

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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 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 create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

• Students to imagine they are Vikings in the world of How to Train Your Dragon and they discover a dragon. They need to sketch it then describe it.
• Following on from the last one, Students to draw themselves as Vikings with a written description, followed by writing about their first flight with their dragon.

Based on the novel by Cressida Cowell, the movie is about a young Viking who challenges his tribe’s battle against dragons after uncovering a secret that could change their future. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, he must choose between following tradition or risking everything to unite two worlds on the brink of war. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.

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Eragon Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answer Keys

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activity worksheets is for the film "Eragon (2006)".

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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 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 create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Creativity

• Students to design their own dragon, including what the egg looks like, the dragon’s appearance, its name, magical powers, and where it comes from.
• Students to create a dragon rider, describing their traits, connection with the dragon, and writing a short paragraph about their first flight together.

Based on the book by Christopher Paolini, the movie follows a young farm boy who discovers a mysterious dragon egg. When the dragon hatches, his life changes in ways he never expected. He is drawn into a world of magic, danger, and ancient secrets. What happens next will shape the fate of the land. This is rated PG, you can get a free permission slip here.

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The Secret of Moonacre Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Worksheets | Answers Included

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This 15 page movie guide with additional activities is for the fantasy film "The Secret of Moonacre (2008)".

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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 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 – Discussion questions and character writing

• Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs)
• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

PART 3 – Storyboard and synopsis

• Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

Based on Elizabeth Goudge’s novel The Little White Horse. It follows Maria Merryweather, a young girl who moves from London to her uncle’s mysterious Moonacre Manor in a magical valley. As Maria explores her new home, she uncovers secrets about her family’s past, encounters enchanting creatures, and discovers her unique role in the valley’s fate.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two Movie Guide + Activities | Answers Included

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This 18 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part Two (2015)".

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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 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)
• 29 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers. (Q30 is a full sentence answer)

PART 2 – Storyboard and synopsis

• Students to create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Discussion questions

• Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs)

PART 4 – Creativity

• Students to create three short diary entries from three different perspectives (Peeta, Gale, President Coin) on the day after the Capitol has fallen.
• Students to create a colorful poster for a Unity Festival in post-war Panem to unite districts and former Capitol citizens in peace, capturing hope and reconciliation. They will need to feature three specific festival activities that encourage collaboration and healing, with written details of those activities.

After embracing her role as the Mockingjay, Katniss Everdeen leads the rebels of District 13 in a final stand against the oppressive Capitol. Fueled by a desire for justice, she confronts the challenges of war while pursuing her own mission tied to President Snow, as the fate of Panem hangs in the balance. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free permission slip here.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One Movie Guide + Activities | Answers Included

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This 17 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part One (2014)".

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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 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 create a 9-scene storyboard, illustrating pivotal events from the movie. Each scene should include a short description explaining the main idea it represents. Use the movie questions to guide sequencing.
• Using their storyboards as guides, students to write a synopsis of the movie.

PART 3 – Discussion questions

• Students to answer five critical thinking questions for class discussion. (Could work well in pairs)

PART 4 – Creativity

• Students to create three short diary entries from three different perspectives (Katniss, Prim, President Coin) within the walls of District 13.
• Students to design a propaganda poster for District 13’s rebellion against the Capitol’s oppressive regime. This could also work well in pairs on A3 paper.

Following her ordeal in the Quarter Quell from the previous film, Katniss Everdeen finds herself in a new struggle as she’s pulled into a growing rebellion. She encounters shadowy figures pushing her toward a bigger role, while President Snow ramps up his opposition, and tensions rise over loyalties and hidden agendas. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free permission slip here.

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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Answer Keys Included

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This 9 page movie guide with worksheets for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 accompanies the animation film "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! (1974)".

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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.

• 15 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 15 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Storyboard, sentence writing, word search and crossword

• Students to draw a 6 scene storyboard of what they believe to be the most important parts in the animation. To include a brief description for each scene. Remind students they can look at the questions to help with the sequences.
• Students to write sentences using the beginning of each letter in the word Easter. Followed by writing about a time in the animation a characters felt happy, sad and excited.
• Students to complete a 10 clue crossword puzzle followed by a word search. The word search has 15 words to find, 10 of which are the answers from the crossword.
• Students to design and color an Easter egg for the Easter Beagle then describe it. Followed by writing a short paragraph on who will receive the egg and why.

This TV short is about the Peanuts gang getting ready for Easter with their usual quirky antics. Peppermint Patty tries to teach Marcie a holiday skill, while Linus has faith in a mysterious Easter figure. Snoopy adds his own playful twist to the festivities.

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Stardust Movie Guide + Activities | Questions | Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Stardust (2007)".

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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 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

• Students to write about one of the characters following the question prompts and to include a drawing of their chosen character.

The movie is about a young man named Tristan who ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved. Along the way, he encounters witches, pirates, and other fantastical beings, all the while navigating the complexities of love and destiny. This is rated PG-13, you can get a free permission slip here.

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Tron Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Answer Keys Included

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This 14 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Tron (1982)".

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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 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 – Discussion questions (pair work). Example answers included.

• Students to work in pairs and answer 5 critical thinking questions related to Tron and technology.
• After the students have finished their work, come together as a class to discuss and debate each question.

The movie is about a computer programmer named Kevin Flynn who is digitized and transported into the virtual world inside a mainframe computer. Inside, he teams up with a security program named Tron to battle the malevolent Master Control Program (MCP) that seeks to dominate both the digital and real worlds.

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The Martian Movie Guide + Activities | Worksheets | Survival Game | Ans Keys Included

This blog is gradually being retired. All movie guides are being moved over to my new site, Mr Hull's Movie Guides, where you'll find updated and expanded versions of these posts. You can find the new version of this guide here.

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This 20 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "The Martian (2015)".

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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 three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 52 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 35 questions requiring full sentence answers (17 removed from the 52 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 – Creative Writing. Mars Survival Game with detailed teacher instructions. (For groups of 2-5 students)

• Students will embark on a thrilling survival journey on Mars, where they'll choose critical tools, face daily challenges, and strategize to last 5 sols until rescue. A blend of science, creativity, and teamwork, this game teaches critical thinking and resilience as students decide their fate on the red planet.
• Students document each sol's events, detailing their survival strategies, use of tools, and emotional responses.
• The groups will then share their survival experiences by reading their journal entries aloud to the class after each sol.
• The teacher will assess each group's realism and effectiveness of their survival plans and score them. After 5 Sols, the totals are tallied to give a final score, and the game concludes with a narrative of survival.

Based on the novel by Andy Weir, the movie centers on astronaut Mark Watney, who is mistakenly left behind on Mars. Stranded alone, Watney relies on his scientific knowledge and humor to stay alive, showcasing a tale of human resilience and the will to survive against all odds

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