1. STAR WARS Entry Tasks and Follow-up Questions Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

4. STAR WARS Entry Task Day 1 In a brief paragraph, tell me what you know about Star Wars and what you like or dislike about the film or series. (3-5 sentences) Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

5. Follow-up Questions (1A) 1.Why is the film set “A long time ago…?” 2.What did you notice about Darth Vader’s introduction? 3.Why do you think the plot follows the droids at the beginning? 4.What do you think is significant about the setting of Tatooine? 5.Why might Uncle Owen be hesitant to let Luke leave the farm? 6.To this point, does Luke Skywalker seem to have the makings of a hero? Why or Why not? Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

6. Follow-up Questions (1B) 1.What is the significance of the lightsaber? Why not a blaster? 2.What are your impressions of Obi-Wan to this point in the story? 3.Why does Luke refuse to help Obi-Wan when he’s been trying to leave? 4.Luke’s reaction upon seeing his dead aunt and uncle is not grief but determination. Why is this important? Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

7. STAR WARS Entry Task Day 2 In a brief paragraph, tell me who your favorite character in the film is to this point. Least favorite? Why? (3-5 sentences) Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

8. Follow-up Questions (2A) 1.Why does Princess Leia’s accent change? 2.Why do you think that Han doesn’t believe in the Force? 3.How does Leia treat her rescuers? 4.What do you think about the Force: Is it real, or might it really be “luck” as Han says? Why do you think that way? Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com

9. Follow-up Questions (2B) 1.Why does Ben say “…if you strike me down, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine?” 2.Han claims he’s in it for the money. Do his actions show this to be true? 3.What is the significance of Darth Vader surviving the Death Star’s destruction? 4.Consider Luke’s heroic moment. How much was luck? How much was the Force? 5.What was the most memorable quote from the movie? Why? Created by Craig Dickinson. Shared with permission on StarWarsintheClassroom.com