Tuck Everlasting (2002): Complete Movie Guide & Critical Thinking Questions

"Tuck Everlasting" is a children's novel by Natalie Babbitt, published in 1975. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the Tuck family, who has unknowingly discovered a spring that grants eternal life when they drank from it. The protagonist, Winnie Foster, is a 10-year-old girl who meets the Tucks and learns about their secret. As she spends time with the Tucks, she must decide whether to keep their secret or reveal it to the world. Along the way, she faces challenges such as the villainous Man in the Yellow Suit, who wants to exploit the spring for his own gain. In the end, Winnie makes a decision that changes the course of her life and the lives of those around her. The book explores themes of life, death, and the nature of humanity, as well as the consequences of living forever.

These 20 teacher-generated questions are designed to help students focus in on key information during this powerful movie. I have also included two critical thinking questions for students to answer at the end of the movie and a character reference list. This movie guide comes with a complete teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use!

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Character reference sheet

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