zip, 1.08 MB
zip, 1.08 MB

The Pursuit of Happyness Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG13 - 2006) asks students to put themselves in Chris Gardner’s shoes and learn from the adversity he faces in life. Explore the meaning of Thomas Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence and challenge students to learn the entrepreneurial lessons from his bone density scanner business.

This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.

This product .zip file includes:

  • A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
    *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
    *A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
    *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
    **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.

**Distance Learning Tips:

  • Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
  • Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
  • Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss

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mh7474

3 years ago
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What I've always wanted when I am watching a movie: systematic higher order questioning throughout key scenes with times. And excellent sample questions. Even better if: pre-watching questions. And, while the essay suggestion is good, I would have liked more post watching suggestions for drama/art/social/emotional/moral issue /hot-seating opportunities. I can build on this excellent basis and use my own ideas on top.

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