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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Elf" - Christmas Film

The Elf guide moves from basic film information into viewing notes and character-focused writing. Learners record the director, genre, actors, and release year, then use six numbered spaces to capture details while watching. A second page separates observations for Buddy, Papa Elf, Walter, Santa, and Jovie. The final lined page provides room to develop a longer response connected to the Christmas film.
Year groups
Lower Secondary, Years 7–9
Pages
3
File type
PDF
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Updated Nov 22, 2024

Subject
Christmas, Creative Writing, Holidays, ESL, Holiday & Seasonal, Writing, Language Development, English
Topic
ESL, English Second Language
Resource types
Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Elf" - Christmas Film

This ESL teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF movie guide for "Elf" (2003 Christmas Film with Will Ferrell) designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This resource can be great for post-movie activities and is ideal for middle school students, ranging from 6th to 8th grade. It's a versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an excellent choice to use in ESL classrooms, language centres, or by tutors worldwide.

This "Elf" (2003 Christmas Film with Will Ferrell) movie guide is ideal for intermediate ESL students. It provides a structured way for learners to engage with the film while developing their English language skills. The guide includes several activities that encourage students to interact with the movie's content in meaningful ways:

  • A section for general information about "Elf" (2003 Christmas Film with Will Ferrell) such as the film's director, genre, and other key details.

  • A space for new vocabulary learned while watching the movie, helping students expand their English lexicon.

  • A part dedicated to describing the main characters, allowing students to practice descriptive language and character analysis.

  • A movie timeline activity where students arrange scenes from the film in chronological order, enhancing their understanding of the narrative structure.

  • A section for students to describe their favourite scene from the movie and explain why they liked it, fostering personal connection and critical thinking.

  • A movie review segment where students can express their opinions about the film, practicing persuasive and evaluative writing.

  • A creative writing task where students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, encouraging deeper engagement with the characters and plot.

This "Elf" (2003 Christmas Film with Will Ferrell) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate ESL learners.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Record key production information about Elf

  • Organize viewing details into six concise notes

  • Describe named characters using evidence from the film

  • Develop a longer written response after viewing

Teaching tips

  • Complete the production fields before beginning the six numbered viewing notes.

  • Use the named character boxes to sort observations before drafting on the final lined page.

Skills covered

  • Viewing comprehension — learners record relevant details while following the film.

  • Character analysis — observations are separated for five named Elf characters.

  • ESL writing — brief notes lead into a sustained response on the final page.

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