ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"

Use The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as a starting point for English discussion and writing. Students record film details, describe characters and develop personal or creative responses in a three-page movie guide.
Grades
Grades 8–12
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3
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Updated May 19, 2025

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ELA, ESL
Topic
ESL, English Second Language
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Use this three-page PDF movie guide after viewing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It is intended for intermediate and advanced English learners, with fields for film information, new words and meanings, character descriptions, a timeline, favorite-scene reflection and a personal review.

A creative-writing prompt asks students to write three diary pages from a character’s viewpoint; provide additional writing paper as needed. The film is required separately.

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Learning objectives

  • Describe film characters and events in English.
  • Express and explain a response to a film.

Teaching tips

  • Rehearse one response orally with a partner before independent writing.

Skills covered

  • Descriptive language
  • Opinion writing
  • Character-perspective writing

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When should students complete the guide?

Use it after viewing the film so students can draw on shared knowledge of the characters and events.

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Core concepts

  • Film response
  • English language practice

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