Home Alone Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Form (PG - 1990)

Home Alone Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1990) challenges students to contemplate family dynamics, personal choices, and character development. Explore Kevin's transformation from feeling overlooked to finding inner strength and resourcefulness. Analyze how Kevin's interactions with Harry and Marv showcase his cleverness and determination. Discuss the evolution of Kevin's relationship with Mr. Marley, discussing the themes of empathy, breaking stereotypes, and forming connections across generations. Finally, discuss the movie's messages about the value of family, the importance of understanding others, and the idea that sometimes unexpected allies can be found in the least likely places.

This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.

Home Alone Movie Guide Questions Worksheet Pg 1990 for the Classroom | Quick Facts

Movie Plot (for teachers)

Eight‑year‑old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris, forcing him to defend his home from burglars Harry and Marv. Under the slapstick is a growth arc about responsibility, problem‑solving, and empathy—great for sequence-of-events writing and citing visual evidence.

Teacher Guidance

1. Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
2. Use designated pause points to analyze rhetoric, audience, and media framing.
3. Encourage debate and collaboration; require cite‑and‑explain responses—discourage copying.
4. Rewind key scenes to model close viewing and evidence gathering.

What’s Included

• Student movie guide (PDF digital fillable)
• Student movie guide (PDF print, 4 pages)
• Google Forms (self-graded quiz)
• Answer Key (4 pages)
• CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)

This movie guide (modified version) is included in a full-year curriculum:

• Film Studies & Movie Analysis Curriculum — A light, plug-and-play sequence of mainstream (mostly G–PG-13) films with strong subtitles that are easy to stream on Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video—ideal for mixed-readiness, intro classes.

This independent educational resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by the film’s producers or distributors. Teachers are responsible for previewing content to ensure suitability for their students.