'Moana' Lesson Plan & Worksheets | Grades 5 - 9

Take students on an unforgettable voyage with this engaging Moana Movie Study! Inspired by Disney’s beloved film, this resource helps students explore leadership, courage, identity, perseverance, and the Hero’s Journey while building reading comprehension, critical-thinking, writing, and discussion skills.

With 30 ready-to-use activities, students dive deeper into Moana’s adventure as they analyze character growth, story structure, symbolism, conflict, and important life lessons. The resource includes a printable student workbook, comprehensive teacher guide, complete answer key, vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, creative writing tasks, discussion prompts, and engaging graphic organizers.

Students examine the stages of the Hero’s Journey, compare characters, investigate themes of responsibility and self-discovery, and explore how courage and determination help overcome challenges. Activities encourage students to support their ideas with evidence, participate in meaningful discussions, and reflect on their own goals, values, and personal growth.

Perfect for English Language Arts, literature studies, mythology units, character education, homeschool learning, substitute plans, and enrichment activities, this flexible resource can be used as a single movie-day lesson or expanded into a multi-day unit.

Help students strengthen literacy and analytical thinking skills while exploring a story filled with adventure, leadership, and resilience. This Moana Movie Study transforms movie day into a meaningful learning experience that inspires thoughtful discussion and lasting connections.