Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 8–12 (PG-13 – 2019)

This Grades 8–12 Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019, PG-13) film quiz and movie worksheet invites students to weigh Rey’s choices about identity, analyze collective courage in Resistance leadership, and explain cross-cutting that resolves unity themes across the saga.

Film Summary:
Rumors of Palpatine’s return propel Rey, Finn, and Poe to seek Sith wayfinders as alliances form to confront the Final Order on Exegol. Visions, a dyad bond, and Ben Solo’s turn intersect with a galaxy’s uprising, closing arcs of belonging beyond blood.

Parental Guidance (IMDb):
Rated PG-13. Details: IMDb Parental Guide.

Perfect For:

• ELA (themes; argument)
• Media Literacy/Film Studies (editing; sound; motif)
• SEL (identity; courage; belonging)
• Civics (collective action; civic voice)

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 (142 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 IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019). 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.