Billy Elliot
by Stephen Daldry
About_
This study guide covers the heartwarming film Billy Elliot, directed by Stephen Daldry and set against the backdrop
of the 1984 miners’ strike in County Durham, England. The guide follows young Billy Elliot as he discovers his
passion for ballet and struggles against family expectations and societal norms to pursue his dream. This study
guide contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and
1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 7-9
Teacher Note_
This study guide offers a rich framework for exploring themes of gender roles, family loyalty, and the pursuit of
dreams against adversity. The mix of factual comprehension and critical analysis questions will help students
engage deeply with the text while developing empathy and understanding for characters facing difficult choices.
We hope this saves you valuable preparation time and sparks meaningful classroom discussions!