Blade Runner by Ridley Scott- study guide & Activities

Blade Runner
by Ridley Scott
About_
This study guide accompanies a science-fiction story set in a dystopian future Los Angeles, where a weary detective
is tasked with hunting down artificial beings who have rebelled against their creators. Across six sections, students
will trace the investigation, the shifting moral lines between human and replicant, and the emotional relationships
that complicate the protagonist’s mission. The guide includes comprehension questions, critical thinking prompts,
a crossword puzzle, and a character study. This study guide contains 78 questions across 6 chapter sections (60
Factual + 18 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 6 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (60 total), 6 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (18 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 9-11
Teacher Note_
This ready-to-use guide takes the guesswork out of lesson planning by pairing straightforward comprehension
checks with thought-provoking discussion questions. It’s designed to help students track plot details while pushing
them to grapple with the story’s deeper questions about identity and humanity. Enjoy the time saved and the rich
classroom conversations it can spark!