Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 8–12 (PG – 1980)

This Grades 8–12 Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG) film quiz and movie worksheet provides an editable worksheet, discussion questions, answer key, Google Slides student worksheet, and a Google Forms self-grading quiz so students weigh Luke’s destiny against impulsive choices, evaluate Leia’s leadership under pressure, and analyze cross-cutting between Dagobah training and the Falcon’s flight that raises parallel stakes.

Film Summary:
Scattered after Hoth, Luke trains with Yoda on Dagobah while Han, Leia, and Chewbacca flee Imperial pursuit toward Cloud City. Betrayal, hard truths, and a fateful reveal—“I am your father”—push themes of fear, loyalty, and free will as the Empire’s grip tightens.

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

Perfect For:

• ELA & Mythology (archetypes; trials; revelation)
• Civics/History (authoritarian bargains; occupation & resistance)
• Media Literacy/Film Studies (editing; sound; cross-cutting)
• SEL (identity; loyalty; temptation)

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 (124 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 V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980). 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.