Encanto SEL Movie Guide Worksheet, Journaling, HW & Mini-Project for MS ELA

This fully editable film study packet is meant to complement a film study of the movie Encanto, which is a perfect way to talk about social emotional learning, specifically building healthy and happy relationships with others, with your students in any subject or at any grade level.

Students will spend the class periods watching the film "Encanto" and will answer the questions on the worksheet while they watch. They will then reflect on the significance of the movie with thoughtful questions and journaling prompts.

For homework, students will complete a creative and thoughtful homework assignment about the film that asks them to identify their own "gifts." There is also a lesson outline for a family tree mini-project that students, that would serve as a great extension to your SEL lessons.

The packet includes:

"Encanto" Film Analysis Worksheet: As students watch and analyze the film "Encanto," they'll answer these comprehension questions to ensure that they are following along with the plot of the movie. After watching the movie, students can reflect on its meaning with more thoughtful questions and journal prompts.

Homework Assignment: The included homework assignment extends the learning beyond the classroom, encouraging students to apply what they've learned in a personal context. They will be asked to identify, illustrate and describe their own gifts, or the gifts of a family member.

Extension Mini-Project: The mini-project provides an opportunity for students to dive deeper into the subject matter and further explore SEL concepts, specifically the importance of relationships.