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Hairspray Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2007)

Hairspray Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2007)

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This Hairspray Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG – 2007) asks students to analyze the lyrics and message within various songs during this famous musical. Challenge students to think critically about the concept of integration and if the message from 1962 is still relevant today. Ask students to explore the underlying reason behind the Von Tussles’ disdain for African Americans on The Corny Collins Show and in general.

Note: This is the most recent 2007 version of the film, *NOT* the 1988 original version by John Waters.

This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection 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 (4 pages) is included, however, some answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning throughout the film and many questions are open-ended.
  • A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide (A PDF with a link to make a copy of the guide to your Google Drive)
  • A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)
  • 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.

Here are my tips for using this Hairspray Movie Guide in your classroom:

  1. Print one, double-sided Hairspray Movie Guide for each student
  2. Preview each question on the movie guide as you come to it before resuming the movie
  3. Pause at the times designated on the movie guide and help students if necessary
    • Discussion here is great, encourage and allow students to share their ideas and thoughts for any question
    • Discourage students from simply copying answers
    • If needed, and if time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie for additional analysis
  4. After completing the short answers on the movie guide, allow 5-10 minutes for each essay question at the end
  5. On average, completing this movie guide will require about 30-45 minutes in addition to the length of the movie

Google Classroom | Google Slide | Tips:

    1. Click on the link included in the PDF titled "Google Slides Version" and save a copy of the file to your Google Drive/Classroom
    2. Create an assignment for your students
    3. If you are using this resource for multiple classes and want to separate responses by class, create multiple copies of the Google Slides version with file names such as
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