La Bamba Film Quiz (1987)

Why teach La Bamba?

La Bamba film quiz (1987) equips teachers to turn every scene into critical thinking. In the 1987 film, teenage Ritchie Valens rockets from migrant fields to rock‑and‑roll stardom. Using this La Bamba film quiz (1987), students interrogate themes of talent, family loyalty and cultural identity while honing evidence‑based reasoning. It’s ideal for lessons on 1950s U.S. culture. Teachers can also leverage the resource for discussions around Mexican‑American representation. The Google Slides workbook keeps lessons on pace, and the auto‑graded Forms quiz offers instant insight. Everything is editable, supporting differentiation, remote learning, and sub‑plans.

What’s inside this La Bamba film quiz (1987)

• Google Slides workbook (≈ 24 slides) + Google Forms 30‑question multiple‑choice quiz.
• Teacher guide PDF/Google Doc with lesson tips and complete answer keys.
• 10 authentic vocabulary challenges drawn from key dialogue.
• an even set of 10 chronological scene‑analysis prompts guide evidence‑based discussion.
• 5 end‑of‑film reflection questions synthesize themes and real‑world connections.
• Standards chart (CCRA R.1‑4, 6‑7; W.1‑4, 9; SL.1; L.4).

Classroom tips

• Pause every ten minutes so students record answers, then resume playback.
• Invite groups to compare responses before moving on to the next segment.
• Use the Google Forms quiz for bell‑ringer review or substitute plans.

Standards alignment

Targets CCRA.R.1‑4, R.6‑7, W.1‑4 & 9, SL.1, L.4 for informational‑text analysis and evidence‑based writing.

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Disclaimer: This worksheet set is independently created and not affiliated with the producers or distributors of La Bamba.