War Horse Movie Guide — Printer-Friendly Worksheet

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Before Viewing

  1. What do you already know about World War I?
  2. What are two ways war can affect civilians and animals?

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During Viewing Notes

Theme to track (circle one): loyalty / sacrifice / compassion / survival

Key scene + timestamp: __________________________________________________________

Why this scene matters: __________________________________________________________

Historical detail to verify later: _________________________________________________

After Viewing Questions

  1. How does the film help viewers understand the emotional cost of WWI?
  2. Which character choice felt most difficult, and why?
  3. What is one theme the film teaches effectively?

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Quick Check (Circle one answer)

  1. The setting most emphasized in the film is: a) naval war b) trench warfare c) air combat d) desert warfare
  2. Joey's journey mainly symbolizes: a) propaganda b) technology c) resilience d) comedy
  3. One major classroom theme in the film is: a) indifference b) compassion c) isolation d) perfection