World War II Movie Guide Collection (12 Films)

World War II Movie Guide Collection (12 Films, Save 35 Percent)

This collection assembles twelve World War II movie guides for discussion-rich ELA and social studies lessons. Each guide promotes close viewing, vocabulary in context, and short constructed responses so students analyze historical themes, ethical dilemmas, and character decisions. Use them for unit enrichment, substitute plans, or cross-curricular literacy practice. Videos are not included; teachers should source films independently.

What is included

  • Student movie guides with high-level short-answer and reflection prompts
  • Answer keys; many prompts encourage evidence-based, open-ended responses
  • Digital or printable options vary by title; see individual product pages for details

Films included

  • The Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13, 1995)
  • Churchill (PG, 2017)
  • Pearl Harbor (PG-13, 2001)
  • Dunkirk (PG-13, 2017)
  • The Diary of Anne Frank (NR, 1959)
  • Midway (PG-13, 2019)
  • Life Is Beautiful (PG-13, 1997)
  • The Bridge on the River Kwai (PG, 1957)
  • Unbroken (PG-13, 2014)
  • The Book Thief (PG-13, 2013)
  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (PG-13, 2008)
  • The Monuments Men (PG-13, 2014)

Classroom focus

  • Context building for key WWII topics including home front, battles, resistance, and memory
  • Ethical reasoning, point of view, and claim-and-evidence writing
  • Structured discussion that supports speaking and listening routines

How to use

  • Preview the next prompt before resuming playback to guide attention
  • Pause at suggested moments for debate and comprehension checks
  • Invite students to share and defend interpretations with textual and visual evidence

Keywords: World War II movie worksheets for middle and high school, Holocaust and home-front lesson activities, Dunkirk and Midway classroom discussion questions, Tuskegee Airmen and Monuments Men film guides, historical thinking with primary-source connections, printable and digital PDF movie guides.