The Karate Kid Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1984)

The Karate Kid Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG – 1984) challenges students to think critically about the events and decisions in Daniel LaRusso’s life. Ask students to describe how Daniel could’ve made better choices that would’ve avoided some of the conflicts he found himself in the middle of, especially the ones that he had a part in instigating. Compare the karate ideologies between Mr. Miyagi and John Kreese.

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

Karate Kid Movie Guide for the Classroom | Quick Facts

Movie Plot (for teachers)

New kid Daniel LaRusso learns karate and character from Mr. Miyagi to face Cobra Kai rival Johnny Lawrence. Beyond the tournament, it’s a study in mentorship, discipline, and responding to aggression without becoming it.

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 print, 4 pages)
• Google Slides version (make-a-copy link)
• Answer Key (4 pages)
• CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)

This movie guide is included in two different film elective full-year curriculums:

• Film Studies & Movie Analysis Curriculum — A lighter, 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.
• Film as Literature & Cinematic Arts Curriculum — A more rigorous track built around canonical, mature titles prized for depth and analysis—iconic selections that may be harder to source, best for honors/AP-bridge and seminar-style courses.

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.