Labyrinth | 1986 Film Study & Activity Guide for Students 6-10 ELA

The musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986) is a treasured work of art — created in collaboration with Jim Henson's Creature Shop and Lucasfilm (with writing by Terry Jones). One of Henson's non-muppet films, the movie explores the fantasy world of the Goblin King's castle and labyrinth — played and sung by the superstar entertainer David Bowie. Sarah (Jenniffer Connelly), a sulking teen in the modern world, is tired of babysitting her kid brother. Wishing that goblins take him away — she gets her wish and instantly regrets it. The film charts Sarah's journey as she and her curmudgeonly, friendly guide, Hoggle, risk everything to rescue her brother from the Goblin King's clutches. Not only is the film utterly entertaining, but it is also chock-full of allusions to mythology, literature, and pop culture. With Stones of Erasmus's activity, you can accomplish your academic goals with your students while at the same time treating them to an iconic film from the 80s.

N.b.: No parts of the film, nor any content owned by The Jim Henson Company, The Walt Disney Company, or Lucasfilm, are included in this educational digital download.

Here's what you get out of the box:

• Teacher's Notes on How to Use this educational digital download — complete with PDF, Easel, and Google Workspace access!
• 1 Key Characters and Places Reading Card
• 1 Art and Literature Connection Card
  • Drawing of a Cretan Labyrinth
  • Drawing of an Egyptian Labyrinth
• 35-Count Question Bank w/ answer key
  • Questions predominately relate directly to mythology and literature as they relate to the film. It also includes five pop culture-related questions.
• 1 Note-taking Template (with a Labyrinth theme)
• 3 Frayer Model Vocabulary Cards (aligned to the lesson)
• “Further Reading” list for you and your students.
• Includes a standards alignment chart for planning.

Suggested Classroom Use:

• Film as Literature
• English Language Arts or Humanities Class
• Unit on Greek Mythology
• Unit on Ancient Greek Myths
• A lesson paired with Theseus and the Minotaur and Daedalus and Icarus!

See my other Greek Mythology lesson on Sisyphus — the trickster hero who cheated death. © 2023 stonesoferasmus.com