Tip: Try Hidden Figures, Inside Out, Shakespeare, Bullying, Empathy or Full Curriculum

Self-Confidence

Self-Confidence — Classroom Collection

Build voice and agency. Films in this set invite students to challenge labels, take smart risks, and speak up with respect.

Learners connect character choices to their own goals, drafting ‘I can’ statements and planning next steps.

What you'll find

  • Printable PDF and Google Slides guides with short-answer prompts and discussion questions
  • Answer keys and pacing notes for easy facilitation
  • Classic and contemporary films that invite evidence-based writing
  • Connections to CCSS reading, speaking & listening, and writing standards

Spotlight Films

  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG – 2023) — Prompts center on identity and voice as Miles balances expectation and self-authorship; students craft ‘I am’ statements.
  • The Karate Kid (PG – 1984) — Students connect practice, patience, and mindset to confidence; reflect on mentorship and respectful conflict.
  • Frozen (PG – 2013) — Students analyze fear versus love and courageous honesty between sisters; write about speaking up and repairing trust.