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W07 Alexander Terrible Horrible FILM Worksheet
W07 Alexander Terrible Horrible FILM Worksheet
Names:__________________________________________________________________________
Plot Summary: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" is a family comedy film based on the
children's book of the same name. It follows the adventures of Alexander, a young boy who is having the worst day of his life.
He wakes up with gum in his hair, and things go downhill from there. But when Alexander's family experiences their own
series of mishaps, they come together to support one another and turn the day around.
A. Pre-Watching Questions
1. Have you ever had a day that you would describe as "terrible" or "horrible"? What happened?
2. Do you think it's possible for an entire family to have a bad day all at once? Why or why not?
3. Have you read the children's book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
before?
B. While-Watching Questions
1. Describe some of the problems that Alexander faces at the beginning of the movie.
3. How do the family members support each other during their challenging day?
4. Are there any funny or memorable moments in the movie that stood out to you?
5. What lessons do you think the movie is trying to convey about dealing with difficult situations?
C. Post-Watching Discussion
1. Did you enjoy watching "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"? Why or why
not?
2. How did the characters in the movie handle their bad day? What can we learn from them about
resilience and positivity?
3. Have you ever experienced a day that started badly but turned out better than expected? Share your
experience.
5. Do you think the movie accurately portrays the challenges and joys of family life?
Part 3: Vocabulary
Match the following words or phrases from the movie with their meanings:
1. Mishap____ Definitions:
Imagine you are one of the characters from the movie (Alexander or a family member). Write a diary entry
describing your day and how you managed to turn it around. Use the vocabulary words you learned in the
worksheet.