This Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie Guide helps students analyse how Po’s journey to master chi mirrors themes of self-acceptance and community responsibility. DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG, 2016) offers rich discussion points on perseverance, heritage, and leadership—perfect hooks for writing and critical-thinking tasks.
Po reunites with his father Li and discovers a hidden panda village just as the spirit‑warrior Kai returns to steal the masters’ chi. Po must teach a community of non‑fighters to adapt their strengths, a natural tie‑in to teamwork, perseverance, and identity.
Teacher Guidance
Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
Use designated pause points to analyze rhetoric, audience, and media framing.
Encourage debate and collaboration; require cite‑and‑explain responses—discourage copying.
Rewind key scenes to model close viewing and evidence gathering.
What’s Included
Student movie guide (PDF print)
Google Slides version (make-a-copy link)
Google Forms (self-graded quiz)
Answer Key
CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)
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