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

'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 the Hero’s Journey, leadership, identity, courage, perseverance, mythology, and personal growth while strengthening reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills. Through 30 thoughtfully designed activities, students analyze character development, symbolism, conflict, and deeper themes while making meaningful connections to their own lives.

What's Included

• 30 student activities

• Printable student workbook

• Comprehensive teacher guide

• Complete answer key

• Hero’s Journey analysis activities

• Reading comprehension questions

• Character analysis tasks

• Story sequencing activities

• Vocabulary development exercises

• Symbolism and theme exploration

• Figurative language activities

• Conflict analysis tasks

• Inference and critical-thinking questions

• Discussion and debate prompts

• Story mountain graphic organizer

• Compare-and-contrast character activity

• Creative writing assignments

• Leadership reflection activities

• Class survey and graphing task

Students will explore:

• The Hero’s Journey structure

• Leadership and responsibility

• Identity and self-discovery

• Courage and perseverance

• Tradition versus change

• Mythology and storytelling

• Conflict and character growth

• Symbolism and deeper meaning

• Critical thinking and inference

• Personal growth and resilience

How It Works in the Classroom

This Moana movie guide is designed for flexible classroom use and can be used for:

• English Language Arts lessons

• Hero’s Journey units

• Mythology studies

• Leadership and character education lessons

• Independent work

• Homeschool learning

• Substitute plans

• Small-group instruction

• Movie day enrichment

• Cross-curricular learning

Students complete activities before, during, and after viewing the film. Lessons include comprehension practice, Hero’s Journey mapping, character studies, symbolism analysis, discussion activities, debate prompts, creative writing, and leadership reflections. The included teacher guide provides a complete 90-minute lesson plan with differentiation strategies and assessment tools.

Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Summarize key plot events and character development

• Analyze the Hero’s Journey story structure

• Examine symbolism, themes, and conflict

• Explore leadership and personal identity

• Strengthen vocabulary and figurative language skills

• Develop inference and critical-thinking abilities

• Support opinions using evidence from the film

• Participate in meaningful discussions and debates

• Compare characters and evaluate their growth

• Express ideas through reflective and creative writing

Supports instruction in:

• English Language Arts

• Literature Analysis

• Mythology Studies

• Critical Thinking

• Speaking and Listening

• Writing

• Character Education

• Leadership Development

Why Teachers Love It

✅ No-prep printable resource

✅ Includes teacher guide and complete answer key

✅ Strong focus on Hero’s Journey analysis

✅ Encourages deeper literary thinking and discussion

✅ Supports leadership and character development

✅ Integrates reading, writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills

✅ Promotes meaningful conversations about identity and perseverance

✅ Includes engaging graphic organizers and debate activities

✅ Flexible for classroom, homeschool, and enrichment settings

✅ Perfect for literature, mythology, and film-study units

Teachers love how this resource transforms a popular Disney film into a rigorous and meaningful learning experience. Students gain a deeper understanding of storytelling, leadership, identity, and resilience while developing the analytical skills needed for success across subject areas.

Add this Moana Movie Study to your classroom today and help students explore courage, leadership, identity, and the Hero’s Journey through engaging activities that inspire thoughtful discussion, deeper analysis, and meaningful learning.