Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 8–12 (PG-13 – 2017)

This Grades 8–12 Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017, PG-13) film quiz and movie worksheet asks students to evaluate leadership clashes, learn from failure, and analyze POV connections and editing (Ahch-To, Crait) to see how the film builds arguments about hope’s spark.

Film Summary:
The Resistance reels after D’Qar as Poe’s gambits collide with Leia’s command. Finn and Rose expose profiteering on Canto Bight, while Rey seeks reluctant mentoring from Luke and forms a Force bond with Kylo Ren—interwoven choices that redefine heroism and accountability.

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

Perfect For:

• ELA & Film Studies (themes; character arcs)
• Media Literacy (editing; POV; messaging)
• Civics/History (war; propaganda; profiteering)
• SEL (leadership; accountability; teamwork)

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 (152 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 VIII – The Last Jedi (2017). 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.