Homeless to Harvard Film Quiz

Why teach Homeless to Harvard?

Homeless to Harvard film quiz (2003) turns this true‑story drama into a turnkey English & SEL lesson. The film follows Liz Murray’s journey from New‑York subway sleeper to Ivy‑League freshman, confronting trauma, grit, and systemic inequality. Themes of resilience, family addiction, and social‑service ethics give teachers ready links to memoir analysis and civics. Use the resource to launch debates on poverty cycles, create text‑to‑text pairings with her autobiography, or anchor a growth‑mindset unit. The Google Slides workbook keeps note‑taking structured, while the self‑grading Google Forms quiz provides instant feedback for data‑driven instruction. Because every element is fully editable, you can scaffold language, translate prompts, or delete spoilers in minutes. Whether teaching in person, hybrid, or remote, the flexible design removes formatting hassles so discussion stays front‑and‑center.

What’s inside this Homeless to Harvard film quiz (2003)

• Google Slides workbook (~24 slides)
• 30‑question Google Forms quiz
• Teacher guide PDF & answer keys
• 10 authentic vocabulary challenges
• 12 chronological scene‑analysis prompts
• 5 synthesis reflection questions

Classroom tips

• Pause every ten minutes so students jot answers, then resume the Homeless to Harvard film quiz (2003).
• Assign the Google Forms quiz as a bell‑ringer, sub‑plan, or digital exit ticket to reinforce concepts from the Homeless to Harvard film quiz (2003).

Standards alignment

Targets CCRA.R.1‑4, R.6‑7, W.1‑4 & 9, SL.1, L.4.

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Disclaimer: This worksheet set is independently created and not affiliated with the film’s producers.