Remember the Titans Movie Guide

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

This resource helps teachers engage students in a thought-provoking exploration of historical events and social issues while using the story of the T.C. Williams High School football team in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971 as a tool to teach valuable life lessons.

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

What educators are saying:

"My students used this tool to help them collect evidence to support their ideas related to the movie and their personal lives and why character and standing up for one's beliefs is more important than social status. Students walked away with a deeper understanding of the movie and the characters within it."

- The Hunt is Over ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This resource has proven to be an invaluable asset in my teaching journey, and I couldn't be happier with the results it has yielded in my classroom."

- Ashleigh S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This resource kept my students engaged during the movie. I used this for a project based class where movies were a large part of the curriculum."

- Karyn S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 Remember the Titans 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

1. Remember the Titans Movie Guide PDF
2. Remember the Titans Answer Key for Movie Guide
3. Remember the Titans Fillable PDF Movie Guide
4. Remember the Titans Google Form Movie Guide
5. Remember the Titans Video Preview
  FREE PREVIEW

$5.95

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

Remember the Titans is based on the true story of the integration of the T.C. Williams High School football team in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1971.

The film follows the journey of Coach Herman Boone, a black coach hired to lead the team, and Coach Bill Yoast, a white coach who initially resents Boone's appointment but later becomes his assistant.

As the team faces racial tensions and discrimination both on and off the field, Boone and Yoast work together to unite their players and teach them the importance of teamwork, respect, and overcoming prejudice.

Through dedication, perseverance, and football, the team ultimately triumphs, becoming champions while leaving a lasting legacy of friendship and unity.

Movie Rating

PG
Movie Run Time

2 hours
Grade Levels

7th-12th
Ideal Classes

Social Studies, History, English Language Arts, Leadership, Character Education, Life Skills, Career Development, Youth Groups, Football Teams

Remember the Titans Movie Guide provides activities to help students become better leaders by focusing on the following themes:

Racial Integration and Civil Rights Movement:

Students will gain insight into the racial integration process during the 1970s, focusing on the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on American society.
Leadership and Teamwork:

The movie provides ample opportunities to explore different leadership styles and the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals.
Overcoming Prejudice:

Students will discuss the challenges of overcoming personal prejudices and biases, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding.
Resilience and Determination:

The story of the Titans' struggle to succeed despite immense adversity will inspire discussions on resilience, determination, and the pursuit of equality.