Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 8–12 (PG – 1999)

This Grades 8–12 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999, PG) film quiz and movie worksheet helps students examine how Senate and Council bureaucracy delays action while Qui-Gon’s conscience drives defiance, analyze cross-cutting (podrace, multi-front finale), and use short, evidence-based writing tied to moments like “Fear is the path to the dark side.”

Film Summary:
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi protect Queen Amidala and discover Anakin Skywalker amid a Trade Federation crisis. Palpatine’s rise and Darth Maul’s threat converge in intercut battles that explore prophecy, mentorship, and institutional failure.

Parental Guidance (IMDb):
Rated PG. Details: IMDb Parental Guide.

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Perfect For:

• ELA & Mythology (archetypes; prophecy)
• Civics/History (governance; legitimacy; fear)
• Media Literacy/Film Studies (editing; sound; cross-cutting)
• SEL (focus; teamwork; perseverance)

Skills Addressed:

• Citing precise scene evidence (R.1)
• Tracking central ideas and themes (R.2)
• Character & relationship analysis (R.3)
• Vocabulary in context (L.4)
• Clear explanation/argument writing (W.1–W.2)
• Discussion grounded in film as text (SL.1; W.9)

What’s Included: (a zip file with)

• Teacher Guide (PDF/Google Doc, editable, ~10 pages)
• Lesson Planning Tips
• Main Ideas & Themes Discussion Prompts
• Answer Keys for Vocabulary, Short-Answer, Reflection Questions
• Standards Alignment (CCRA)
• Student Worksheet (Google Slides / PPTX, editable, ~20 slides)
• 10 to 12 High-level Vocabulary Words in authentic dialogue
• 10 Chronological Short-Answer Questions for scene analysis
• 5 End-of-Film Reflection & Challenge Questions for synthesis
• Bonus! Google Forms 30-Question Multiple-Choice Self-Grading Quiz

Time & Tech:
Time: Film runtime (136 minutes) plus 30–45 minutes for this guide.
For Digital-first: Use Google Classroom/Chromebooks.
Print from Slides or PPT: Google Slides → Slide → Change background → white; File → Print settings & preview → 2 or 4 per page. PowerPoint → Design → Format Background → white; File → Print → Handouts: 2 or 4 per page.

DISCLAIMER: This product is a worksheet and question set only (the film is not included) for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). It is independently compiled for classroom use and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the filmmakers, distributors, or rights holders. Any dialogue excerpts are used only for educational purposes to support standards-aligned instruction.