Field of Dreams Movie Guide

A complete lesson plan with discussion questions, writing activities, and leadership worksheets

This resource helps teachers use the fictional story in Field of Dreams to show their students that our journey often leads us back to the most important things in our lives...our relationships with family and friends.

WARNING

This is a DEEP LEARNING lesson plan to help students employ a LEADERSHIP approach to SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Included in this leadership movie guide:

Time Stamps
Answer Key
Fillable PDF Version
Google Form Version

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Movie Guide Activities

Each of our leadership movie guides includes the following activities:

Reflection: allows students to journal about one of the movie's themes prior to watching.
Analysis: questions and prompts to analyze the movie's characters, plot, and climax.
Practice & Discussion: a partner/group activity that takes the principles of the movie and asks students to take action and grow in their own lives.
Extension: a RAFT (Role-Audience-Format-Topic) writing prompt to help students apply their new knowledge.
Lead for Impact: challenges students to pinpoint how the hero of the story exhibited The 12 Fundamentals of Impact and then synthesize how they can apply the lessons to writing their own story.

The activities in Field of Dreams Movie Guide will challenge students to move closer to mastery in the following life skills:

leadership
cooperation with others
creativity
critical thinking
emotional intelligence
problem-solving
judgement and decision-making

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Social Emotional Learning Competencies

These leadership activities are designed to help students meet the following Social & Emotional Learning Competencies as outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

Develop SELF-AWARENESS and SELF-MANAGEMENT skills to achieve school and life success.
Use SOCIAL-AWARENESS and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
Demonstrate DECISION-MAKING skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts.

Movie Synopsis

Field of Dreams stars Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, a farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him, "If you build it, he will come." Inspired by the message, Ray plows his cornfield to build a baseball diamond, despite skepticism from his family and neighbors.

As Ray completes the field, the ghosts of legendary baseball players, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, appear to play baseball. The story takes a mystical turn as Ray embarks on a journey to understand the purpose of the field and reconcile with his estranged father. Along the way, he encounters various characters who share a connection to the past and the game of baseball.

The film combines elements of fantasy with a heartfelt exploration of the importance of following one's dreams and the power of second chances. The iconic line "If you build it, he will come" has become synonymous with the film's message of faith, belief, and the pursuit of one's passions.

Movie Rating

PG
Movie Run Time

1 hour, 47 minutes
Grade Levels

7th-12th
Ideal Classes

Career Development, English Language Arts, Leadership, Character Education, Life Skills

Field of Dreams Movie Guide provides activities to help students become better leaders by focusing on the following themes:

Belief and Faith:

A central theme in the movie is the power of belief and faith. Ray Kinsella follows the mysterious voice's guidance, demonstrating a strong belief in something beyond rational understanding. The film suggests that sometimes, faith and belief can lead to extraordinary and magical experiences.
Redemption and Reconciliation:

Ray's journey involves seeking redemption and reconciling with his past, particularly with his deceased father. The baseball field becomes a symbolic space for healing and forgiveness, allowing characters to confront unresolved issues and find closure.
Following One's Dreams:

Field of Dreams encourages the pursuit of one's dreams, even if they seem unconventional or defy societal expectations. Ray's decision to build a baseball field against practical advice reflects the film's message about the importance of following one's passions.
Sacrifice for Loved Ones:

Ray makes significant sacrifices, including financial challenges and potential loss of his farm, to realize the vision inspired by the mysterious voice. The theme of self-sacrifice for the sake of loved ones underscores the film's emphasis on the importance of family and relationships.
Connection Between Generations:

The movie explores the generational connections between fathers and sons. Through the magical events on the baseball field, characters find a way to communicate and understand each other, emphasizing the enduring impact of familial bonds.