Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 8–12 (PG – 1977)

This Grades 8–12 Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977, PG) film quiz and movie worksheet includes an editable worksheet, discussion questions, an answer key, a Google Slides student worksheet, and a Google Forms self-grading quiz so students map Luke’s hero’s journey, compare Han’s skepticism with Obi-Wan’s faith in the Force, and analyze editing, sound, and framing that build tension and hope. Students write concise, evidence-based responses using moments like the binary sunset, “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi—you’re my only hope,” and Death Star trench-run cues, then test claims in discussion.

Film Summary:
Young Luke Skywalker is pulled into the Rebel cause by droids R2-D2 and C-3PO and mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, teaming with Han Solo and Princess Leia to deliver the Death Star plans. As Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin close in, Luke learns to trust the Force over instruments, and a last-second assist from Han signals redemption and teamwork.

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

Perfect For:

• ELA & Mythology (archetypes; monomyth)
• Civics/History (propaganda; empire; resistance)
• Media Literacy/Film Studies (editing; sound; mise-en-scène)
• SEL (courage; teamwork; responsibility)

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

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Time & Tech:
Time: Film runtime (121 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 IV – A New Hope (1977). 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.