Collection: Top 8 War Movie Guide Collection (Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, Cold War)
Top 8 War Movie Guide Collection (Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, Cold War)
This collection bundles eight classroom-ready movie guides that connect U.S. and world history to discussion-rich ELA practice. Use them for substitute plans, unit enrichment, or short writing from evidence. Videos are not included; teachers should source films independently.
What is included
- Student movie guides with structured short-answer and reflection prompts
- Answer keys; many prompts invite open-ended, evidence-based responses
- Digital or printable formats vary by title (see individual product pages)
Films included
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Revolutionary War — Johnny Tremain
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Civil War — Glory; Lincoln; The Red Badge of Courage
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World War I — War Horse; 1917
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Cold War — Animal Farm (allegory); Bridge of Spies
Classroom fit
- Context building for the American Revolution, Civil War, WWI, and Cold War
- Ethical reasoning, point of view, theme, and claim-and-evidence writing
- Fast, reliable plans for before breaks, after testing, or emergency sub days
Notes
- Only Glory, The Red Badge of Courage, and 1917 depict battlefield combat extensively; the other titles are adjacent to their wars through biography, allegory, or diplomacy.
Keywords: Revolutionary War worksheet Johnny Tremain, Civil War film guides Glory and Lincoln, WWI movie activities War Horse and 1917, Cold War lesson plans Animal Farm and Bridge of Spies, secondary social studies discussion questions, printable and digital movie worksheets.
