San Andreas Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015)

San Andreas Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 – 2015) challenges students to analyze the characters, their relationships, rescue abilities and traits. Explore the current ability of scientists to predict earthquakes and the tectonic plates that form the San Andreas fault line. Ask students to research the use of CPR and the DRS-ABCD emergency action plan.

NOTE: SKIP 54:25-54:35 to avoid the f-word as Emma calls Daniel out for leaving Blake to die (This is noted on the movie guide as well)

This resource consists of 11 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. See the preview file for high resolution sample questions.

This product .zip file includes:

• A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
• 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 generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)

Here are my tips for using San Andreas Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) in your classroom:

1. Print one, double-sided 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