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Percy Jackson | The Lightning Thief Movie Guide (PG-2010)
Percy Jackson | The Lightning Thief Movie Guide (PG-2010)
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Turn movie time into a Greek-mythology lesson!
Guide students through Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief with 11 thought-provoking prompts, two mini-essays, and a printable family tree of the gods. Perfect for grades 7-10 and free to download here on K12MovieGuides.
This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.
Percy Jackson Olympians Lightning Thief Movie Guide for the Classroom | Quick Facts
- Grades: Grades 5–8
- Time: 118 min
- Additional Time: ~30 min beyond the film for discussion/essay
- Format: PDF, Google Slides, Google Forms
- Content Rating: PG - Mild (Fantasy action; Frightening/Intense)
- CCSS Alignment: YES (CCRA.R.3, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3)
Movie Plot (for teachers)
Percy learns he’s a demigod and quests with Annabeth and Grover to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt—useful for myth allusions and hero’s journey mapping.
Teacher Guidance
- Preview the next question before resuming playback.
- Use pause points for cite‑and‑explain responses.
- Encourage collaboration but discourage copy‑pasting; rewind key scenes to model close viewing.
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)
- CCSS note: Students apply reading‑comprehension skills to film (evidence, analysis, inference).
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.
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