Book Versus Movie Review Printable

Don’t miss this free Book Versus Movie Review Printable! It’s a super fun way to encourage more reading and family time by comparing books and movies. Use this for themed learning at home, or a great way to bond.

The fun part about this activity is that it’s something that the family can do together. It opens up lines of discussion while opening up the possibility of new books and movies to enjoy together! If you need some great book recommendations to get started, I’ve got ’em!

Is the book always better than the movie? Each person has their own answer for that, but this printable can help start that discussion!

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What is the learning benefit of this Book Versus Movie Review Printable?

A Book Versus Movie Review Printable helps kids build critical thinking, comprehension, and comparison skills. It turns passive watching and reading into active learning, encouraging kids to form and support their own opinions.

Attention to detail – noticing differences in setting, characters, or storyline.
Reading comprehension – recalling characters, plot, and themes from the book.
Media literacy – recognizing how stories change when adapted into film.
Critical thinking – deciding which version they prefer and explaining why.
Writing and communication – organizing opinions into clear comparisons.

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What it includes:

This printable has multiple pages for comparing fun! The kids will write down all the important details from the book and movie, draw, rate, and more!

Here are some fun movie night theme ideas to get started!

Fun ways to use this printable:

There are many fun ways to use this printable, so why not try them out? Here are a few ideas to get started:

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Family Movie Night Challenge

Read the book together as a family, then watch the movie version. Everyone fills out their printable and shares their opinions.

Kids love seeing if others picked the same favorite characters or noticed different changes!

Classroom Debate

After students complete their reviews, split the class into “Team Book” and “Team Movie.”

Let them present arguments using their printable as evidence. It’s a playful way to practice public speaking and persuasive skills.

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Creative Twist Ending

Encourage kids to imagine their own “movie version.” After filling out the printable, they can sketch or write how they would change the ending or cast different characters. This sparks creativity while comparing versions.