Engaging 16-page movie guide unit for "Coco (2017)" with 2 sets of differentiated comprehension questions with answers, alebrije design, calavera decoration, character profiles, word search, sentence tasks.

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Great to watch for Cinco de Mayo to learn more about Mexican culture and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.

Steeped in Mexican culture and folklore, the movie follows young Miguel whose dreams of becoming a musician are hampered by his family's ban on music. Magically entering the Land of the Dead, Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family history.

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*This is the English Version. You can find the SPANISH VERSION here:

Coco Movie Guide in Spanish + Activities - Answer Key Included

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Included in the worksheets:

PART 1 - Comprehension questions. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.

• 30 questions requiring full sentence answers.
• 30 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers.

PART 2 – Creativity

• Students to design and draw an imaginary spirit guide (alebrijes) with description.
• Decorating a calavera.

PART 3 – Character profiles. For a group of 4 if too much for one child.

• There are 4 character profiles to complete. Students draw a profile picture, describe their features and personality, then write what they like and dislike about that character. Includes the characters Miguel, Hector, Abuelita and Dante.

Word Search Fun - with 15 words to find, 5 of which need clues answered beforehand.

Sentence Fun – Students first write sentences using each of the letters from the words “Coco Movie” then write about places in the movie where they felt sad, happy and excited.

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Created by Samuel Hull - © Mr Hull’s Movie Guides.

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Movie permission slip form

This FREE simple letter to parents explaining some positive reasons to watch movies in class, and to allow them to give their child permission to watch a movie at school can be found here:

PG Movie Permission Slip Form - Editable Word doc or Easy printable PDF

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How can movies help students learn English and be educational?

Movies can be used as a follow on from a novel study

- There are a huge number of movies that have been adapted from books which allow for book to movie comparisons or simply as a reward for finishing the book.

Learning from movies is motivating and enjoyable

- Sometimes students need a change in style, and movies are generally an integral part of a student's life.

Movies provides authentic and varied language

- It's always a good idea to introduce students examples of English in real situations. This includes accents different to your own.

Movies gives a visual context

- This gives the student the ability to interpret the language in full visual context. To see such visual supports as facial expressions and gestures simultaneously.

Variety and flexibility

- Movies can also act as a springboard for follow-up tasks such as discussions, debates on social issues, role plays, reconstructing a dialogue or summarizing.

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