The Rookie Movie Guide | Questions | Grades 6–12 (G – 2002)

The Rookie Film Quiz (G – 2002) turns this classic baseball movie into a high‑energy lesson on teamwork, underdog resilience, and the habits that turn “impossible dreams” into real opportunities. Students connect classroom thinking to athletic performance—tracking how clear explanations, better environments, and steady routines change outcomes under pressure.

Content Rating | Parents/Teacher Guide

• G‑rated family sports drama
• Mild on‑field intensity; no graphic content
• Themes of perseverance, mentorship, and habit‑building

What’s Included:

• 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 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 Questions Multiple Choice Self-Grading Quiz

Skills Addressed:

• Evidence-based reading and concise summarizing
• Explaining cause-effect; connecting mindset/routines to results
• Argument writing (claims, reasons, textual evidence)
• Academic vocabulary in context; collaborative discussion norms

DISCLAIMER: This product, a worksheet and question set for the movie The Rookie (2002), is independently compiled for educational use. It is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by the film’s producers, distributors, or rights holders. All film rights and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Teachers are responsible for securing appropriate screening permissions.