Collection: Classic Musicals Movie Guide Collection (8 Films)
Classic Musicals Movie Guide Collection (8 Films)
This collection curates eight classroom-ready viewing guides for beloved classic musicals and related film history. Use them for substitute plans, cross-curricular ELA and music lessons, and discussion-based activities that build lyric analysis, theme, character study, and historical context. Videos are not included; please source films independently. Formats and features vary by title.
What is included
- Student movie guides with short-answer and reflection prompts
- Printable PDFs and digital options where provided on individual product pages
- Answer keys for many titles; several prompts are open-ended by design
Films included
- Mary Poppins (1964)
- The Sound of Music (1965)
- West Side Story (1961)
- Newsies (1992)
- Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
- The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- Pygmalion (1938)
- My Fair Lady (1964)
Topics and skills
- Song lyrics as text, metaphor and motif, character arcs, and staging choices
- Historical and cultural context, adaptation and source material comparisons
- Claim and evidence writing, vocabulary in context, and structured discussion
Classroom tips
- Preview the next prompt before resuming playback to focus attention
- Pause for claim and evidence checks tied to musical numbers or key scenes
- Close with a short reflection on theme, character change, or production design
Long-tail phrases woven for discoverability: classic musical movie worksheets for middle and high school, lyric analysis activities, film and music integration, West Side Story and Singin’ in the Rain discussion questions, printable and digital movie guides for substitutes.
