Bring the classic Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" into the 21st century with this editable viewing guide, complete with comprehension questions, a critical thinking reflection, and a leveled choice board!

Are you showing "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street" and hunting for a viewing guide with more than just comprehension questions? Are you looking for a way to teach news literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy in a way that won't make students groan? This activity was made for YOU!

Students will complete a viewing guide as they view the 1960 Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street." Then, they will partake in a written reflection, connecting the episode to current events. Finally, they will engage in a choice board activity that is chock-full of news, media, and digital literacy tie-ins.

This relevant and low-prep resource includes...

• 10 comprehension questions
• 1 reflective response question with current events connections
• 9-option choice board, leveled for easy differentiation
• Answer key
• ...and an amazing opportunity for learning!

This lesson is sure to engage your students and spark meaningful discussions. This activity is a great addition to your English Language Arts, Journalism, Sociology, or Pop Culture class — but we think any class could benefit from it!

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To EDIT the resource, you must download the PDF, then click the link within to make a copy! If you do not wish to edit, you can print directly from the PDF.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity is for the original 1960s Twilight Zone episode, NOT the 2000s remake. The PDF download includes a link to a free version of this episode, as well as a link to a paid option. The episode can also be found on streaming services, such as Paramount Plus and Freevee.

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