English

Alexander and the Terrible,

horrible, No Good worksheet

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Movie Title: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Level: Basic

Part 1: Movie Summary

Before watching the movie, let's learn a bit about it.

Plot Summary: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
Day" is a family comedy film. It's about a boy named Alexander who has a
very bad day. He faces many problems, but his family helps him and
makes it better.

Part 2: Movie Comprehension

A. Pre-Watching Questions

1. Have you ever had a day when everything went wrong? What
happened?
2. Do you think families can help each other when they have a bad
day? Why or why not?
3. Have you seen any funny movies before?

B. While-Watching Questions

As you watch the movie, try to answer these questions:

 1. What are some problems that happen to Alexander at the start of
the movie?
2. Do you think Alexander's family has a good day? Why or why not?
3. How do family members help each other when they have problems?
4. Can you remember any funny or happy parts of the movie?
5. What do you think the movie wants to teach us about bad days?

C. Post-Watching Discussion

1. Did you enjoy watching "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No

Good, Very Bad Day"? Why or why not?
2. How do you think the characters in the movie felt when they had
problems? Why?
3. Can you tell a story about a day when something bad happened,
but it got better later?
4. What are some things you do when you want to feel better on a
bad day?
5. Do you think families are important when things go wrong? Why or
why not?

Part 3: Vocabulary

Match the following words or phrases from the movie with their
meanings:

1. Problem
2. Family
3. Help
4. Happy
5. Bad

Definitions:

a. Something that is not good or causes trouble. b. A group of people

who love and take care of each other, often living together. c. To assist or
make things easier for someone. d. Feeling or showing pleasure or joy. e.
A situation or thing that needs solving or fixing.
Part 4: Movie Review

Draw a happy face if you liked the movie. Draw a sad face if you didn't like
it. Explain your drawing or feelings with simple words.

[Happy face] or [Sad face]

Part 5: Extension Activity

Draw a picture of something good that happened in the movie. Write one
sentence to describe it.

Example: "In the movie, the family had a big cake. It was yummy!"

Enjoy watching the movie "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,
Very Bad Day" with this basic ESL movie worksheet!
Key
Part 2: Movie Comprehension

A. Pre-Watching Questions

1. Answers may vary. Students can share their own experiences of having a day
when everything went wrong, such as missing the bus or losing something
important.
2. Answers may vary. Students may believe that families can help each other on
a bad day by providing support, comfort, and solutions to problems.
3. Answers may vary. Some students may have seen funny movies before and
can mention their favorite ones.

B. While-Watching Questions

1. Alexander faces problems such as waking up with gum in his hair, having a
bad breakfast, failing a school presentation, and more.
2. No, Alexander's family members also have a bad day. They face their own
problems, like Alexander's dad having issues at work and his brother having
an embarrassing incident at prom.
3. Family members help each other by offering encouragement, helping to
solve problems, and being there when someone needs them.
4. Students may recall funny or happy moments, such as the chaotic interview
scene with the baby, or when the family comes together to support each
other.
5. The movie teaches us that families can support each other and make a bad
day better by sticking together and helping each other.

C. Post-Watching Discussion

1. Answers may vary. Some students may have enjoyed the movie because it
was funny and showed how a family can help each other.
 2. The characters in the movie handle their bad day by supporting each other
and finding solutions to their problems. Students may relate to these
experiences.
3. Students can share personal stories about a day that started badly but got
better, such as having a bad morning but then meeting a friend and feeling
happy.
4. Strategies to feel better on a bad day might include watching a favorite
movie, talking to a friend or family member, or doing something enjoyable.
5. Yes, families are important when things go wrong because they can provide
comfort, love, and help each other during difficult times.

Part 3: Vocabulary

1. Problem - e (Something that is not good or causes trouble.)

2. Family - b (A group of people who love and take care of each other, often
living together.)
3. Help - c (To assist or make things easier for someone.)
4. Happy - d (Feeling or showing pleasure or joy.)
5. Bad - a (A situation or thing that needs solving or fixing.)

Part 4: Movie Review

Draw a happy face if you liked the movie. Draw a sad face if you didn't like it.
Explain your drawing or feelings with simple words.

[Happy face] - "I liked the movie. It was funny and had a happy ending."

Part 5: Extension Activity

Draw a picture of something good that happened in the movie. Write one sentence
to describe it.

Example: "In the movie, the family had a big cake. It was yummy!"

[Student's drawing and sentence may vary.]

This worksheet aims to encourage basic English learners to engage with the movie
and express their thoughts and feelings about it.