The Movie Theater

The Movie Theater

Lights, Camera, Action!

Buying Tickets

• First, wait quietly in line.

• Next, ask for a ticket by saying the name of the movie, the time, and the type of ticket (child or adult).

• Last, hand over your money and wait for change and the ticket.

Multiple Choice

I am waiting in line for a ticket, and someone steps in front of me.

I should...

• Tell myself it is no big deal and let it go

• Say, "Excuse me, I was here first."

• Push the person out of the way and yell, "Cutter!"

Multiple Choice

I am buying a ticket. What's the just right amount of information for the ticket clerk?

• "Can I have one student ticket to Space Jam 2 at 2:00 please?"

• "I want to see the basketball movie."

• "I am so excited to see the Space Jam movie! Did you know Bugs Bunny is in it? He's my favorite of the Looney Tunes. Who is your favorite Looney Tune? Do you think he'll slam dunk? My friend does an excellent slam dunk, but I'm still learning."

Multiple Choice

I don't have the exact amount of money, so I use a bigger bill.

To find the change I expect to get back, I should ____.

• Add

• Subtract

Multiple Choice

My ticket costs $8, and I give the clerk $10.

I should get ___ in change.

• $18

• $2

• $80

Multiple Choice

My ticket costs $12, and I give the clerk $20.

I should get ___ in change.

• $8

• $32

• $12

Multiple Choice

I am buying two tickets. To find the total price, I should ___.

• Add

• Subtract

Multiple Choice

The adult ticket is $10 and the child ticket is $6.

My total cost is ___.

• $4

• $60

• $16

Multiple Choice

I buy two tickets for $7 each. The total cost is ___.

• $7

• $14

• $77

Multiple Choice

When the clerk gives me change, I notice they gave me a $5 bill instead of the $10 I should have gotten. I should ___.

• Say, "Excuse me, I think I got the wrong change."

• Yell, "Are you trying to cheat me? I want to talk to the manager!"

• Let it go since $5 is not a big deal.

The Concession Stand

• First, wait quietly in line.

• Next, ask for the item with the name and size.

• Last, hand over your money and wait for your snack and change.

Multiple Choice

I am ordering my snacks. What's the just right amount of information?

• "Can I have popcorn and a coke, please?"

• "Popcorn is my favorite! With lots of butter. Ooh, and salt. No wait, actually red vines. Hmm. Do you have twizzlers instead? The Fenway theater has Twizzlers not Redvines. No, wait, okay then, how about Reese's. No, my friend Joe is allergic to peanuts. He gets all swelly and needs an Epi-pen. Okay, popcorn then, please"

• "Can I have a large popcorn and a small coke, please?"

Multiple Choice

I want a large popcorn and a medium coke. What's the total?

• $4

• $7

• $11

Multiple Choice

My order costs $7, and I give the clerk $10.

What's my change?

• $17

• $70

• $3

Multiple Choice

My friend is buying their snack, and I realize I don't have enough.

I should ____.

• Beg my friend to share their snack with me

• Knock my friend's snack out of their hand so it is more fair since we now both don't have a snack

• Think, "Oops. I'll bring a little more money next time" and have a snack when I get home.

Entering the Theater

• First, I hand my ticket to the collector to rip.

• Next, I put my stub somewhere safe.

• Finally, I find a seat I like.

Multiple Choice

The best place for my ticket stub during the movie is ___.

• Right in my hand

• In my wallet, pocket, or purse

• In the trash

Multiple Choice

As we are sitting down, someone else sits next to my best friend.

I should ___.

• Ask them once politely if they want to switch seats and then let it go.

• Beg the person over and over until they move and we can sit together

• Sit in the lobby, since it's not worth seeing the movie if I can't see it with my best friend

Multiple Choice

As we are sitting down, I realize there is a little kid in the seat right behind mine.

I should ___.

• Ask my group to move down a little so we're not blocking the kid's view

• Not worry about it

• Tell the kid to move if they want to see better

Multiple Choice

In a theater with only a few audience members, I should ___.

• Look for the best seat, even if other people are already sitting right nearby

• Try to leave a few seats between my group and another group of audience members

• Sit as far away from other people as possible

Multiple Choice

The best time to use the restroom is ___.

• Before the movie or during the Coming Attractions

• Right in the middle of an action scene

• During an important conversation in the movie

Multiple Choice

When I use the restroom, I should bring ___.

• Nothing

• My ticket so I can get back in

• My friend so I don't get lost

Multiple Choice

After I use the restroom, I should wash my hands ___.

• Only if I'm sharing a snack with others

• Only if I needed to use toilet paper

• Every time with soap and water

Multiple Choice

When I am returning to my seat after the restroom, I should ____.

• Call out to my friends so I can find them again

• Turn on my phone's camera so I can see my seat

• Wait for a bright scene so I can find my seat

Multiple Choice

Between the aisle and my seat, a few people are sitting.

I should, ___.

• Say "Excuse me" and then squeeze past, touching them as little as possible

• Say "Excuse me" and wait for them all to stand in the aisle so I can walk past without squeezing

• Find a new seat so I don't bother anyone

Open Ended

"It is important not to talk and to laugh quietly during the movie because _____."

Multiple Choice

I laugh too loud during the movie, and someone asks me to "shh!"

I should ___.

• Say "Don't shhh me!" and keep laughing as loud as I want

• Say "Sorry" and laugh more quietly or cover my mouth

• Tell an adult the audience member is being mean to me

Multiple Choice

I get bored during the movie. My best choice is ___.

• Start a conversation with my friend

• Take out my phone and scroll through my texts

• Think about something I like until the movie gets good again

Multiple Choice

When the movie is over, my teacher notices an empty cup under my seat. I didn't even have a drink. I should ____.

• Throw it away anyway

• Leave it for the janitor to worry about

• Say "It's not even mine" and roll my eyes at the teacher

Open Ended

"One way I will respect others at the movie theater is ____."