1
Useful
Phrases
1. “Who is you, Chiron?”
Definition: Questioning someone’s identity.
Context:
Kevin
asks
Chiron
this
question,
challenging him to define himself.
who you’re going to be. Can’t let nobody make
that decision for you.”
Definition: Encouraging self-determination.
Context: Juan advises Chiron on the importance of
self-identity.
3. “You got to decide for yourself who you’re
gonna be.”
Definition: Encouraging someone to make their own
choices.
Context: Juan advises Chiron on the importance of
self-determination.
4. “I cry so much sometimes I feel like I’m gonna
just turn into drops.”
Definition: Describing overwhelming sadness.
Context: Chiron shares his emotional struggles.
5. “You’re my only, and I’m your only.”
Declaring
exclusive
emotional
connection.
Context: Kevin reassures Chiron of their unique
bond.
that I love you.”
Definition: Asserting unconditional love.
Context: Paula expresses her love for Chiron
despite their strained relationship.
7. “Let your head rest in my hand.”
Definition: Offering comfort and support.
Context: Juan comforts Chiron after he has been
bullied.
8.
“There
are
black
people
everywhere.
Remember that, okay? No place you can go in
2. “At some point, you gotta decide for yourself
Definition:
6. “You ain’t gotta love me, but you gonna know
the world ain’t got no black people, we was the
first on this planet.”
Definition: Affirming the presence and history of
black people globally.
Context: Juan encourages Chiron to take pride in his
heritage.
9. “You know my rules, no running, no playing
with your nose.”
Definition: Setting boundaries, specifically about not
using or dealing drugs.
Context: Juan lays down the rules for the boys at the
beach.
10. “Sometimes I cry so hard I feel like I’m gonna
turn into a drop.”
Definition: Expressing deep emotional pain.
Context: Chiron shares his feelings of intense
sadness with Teresa.
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Useful
Vocabulary Words
1. Identity
6. Vulnerability
Definition: The qualities and beliefs that make a
Definition: The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
particular person different from others.
Context: Chiron often feels vulnerable due to his
Context: Chiron struggles with his identity throughout
circumstances and the people around him.
the movie.
7. Trauma
2. Acceptance
Definition:
Definition: Agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion,
experience.
or explanation.
Context: Chiron’s experiences with bullying and
Context: Chiron seeks acceptance from his peers and
neglect leave him with emotional trauma.
A
deeply
distressing
or
disturbing
family.
8. Isolation
3. Bullying
Definition: The state of being in a place or situation that
Definition: The act of intimidating or harming someone
is separate from others.
weaker or less powerful.
Context: Chiron often feels isolated due to his
Context: Chiron faces bullying at school for being
differences and the bullying he faces.
different.
9. Reconciliation
4. Masculinity
Definition: The restoration of friendly relations.
Definition: Attributes, behaviors, and roles associated
Context: Chiron seeks reconciliation with Kevin and his
with boys and men.
mother later in life.
Context: Chiron grapples with society’s expectations of
masculinity.
10. Support
Definition: Assistance and help.
5. Addiction
ontext: Juan provides support to Chiron, helping him
Definition: The fact or condition of being addicted to a
navigate his difficult circumstances.
particular substance or activity.
Context: Paula struggles with addiction, affecting her
relationship with Chiron.
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Reading
Comprehension
3
1. Who becomes a father figure to Chiron?
6. What is a significant theme in “Moonlight”?
a) Kevin
a) Wealth and power
b) Juan
b) Identity and self-discovery
c) Paula
c) Adventure and exploration
2. What lesson does Juan teach Chiron?
a) How to read
7. How does Chiron change his appearance in
adulthood?
b) How to swim
a) He becomes more muscular
c) How to cook
b) He gets a tattoo
c) He shaves his head
3. Why does Chiron’s mother, Paula, struggle in her
relationship with him?
8. What is Juan’s occupation?
a) She works too much
a) Teacher
b) She has an addiction
b) Drug dealer
c) She travels frequently
c) Mechanic
4. How does Chiron respond to bullying at school?
a) He tells a teacher
9. Why does Chiron visit his mother in a rehabilitation
center?
b) He fights back
a) To ask for money
c) He remains silent
b) To confront her
c) To reconcile with her
5. What happens when Chiron is reunited with Kevin
as an adult?
a) They argue
10. What activity does Juan teach Chiron that
becomes a pivotal moment in his life?
b) They reconcile
a) Fishing
c) They ignore each other
b) Swimming
c) Running
1. How does Chiron react to Kevin’s betrayal
during their teenage years?
a) He forgives him immediately
b) He feels deeply hurt and betrayed
c) He seeks revenge
with
MOON
12. What does Chiron struggle
throughout the movie?
a) His career
b) His identity and sexuality
c) His education
13. Where did Chiron live during his
childhood?
a) A foster home
b) His grandmother’s house
c) A run-down neighborhood in Miami
14. How does the movie “Moonlight” end?
a) With Chiron finding peace and acceptance
b) With Chiron moving to a new city
c) With Chiron becoming a teacher
15. Who comforts Chiron after he has been
bullied at school?
a) His mother
b) Teresa
c) Kevin
MOON
4
Vocabulary
ActivitY
A. Matching Words and Definitions
Instructions: Match the words with their correct definitions. Place the correct letter of the definition
next to the vocabulary word.
Vocabulary Word
DEFINITION
1. Identity
a) Giving help and assistance.
2. Acceptance
b) Who someone is, including their qualities and
beliefs.
3. Bullying
c) Hurting or scaring someone weaker or less
powerful.
4. Masculinity
d) Attributes, behaviors, and roles associated
with boys and men.
5. Addiction
e) The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
6. Vulnerability
f) The fact or condition of being addicted to a
particular substance or activity.
7. Trauma
g) A deeply
experience.
8. Isolation
h) Agreeing with or believing in an idea,
opinion, or explanation.
9. Reconciliation
i) The state of being in a place or situation that
is separate from others.
10. Support
j) Making up and becoming friends again after a
disagreement.
distressing
or
disturbing
MOON
B. Complete the Sentence
Instructions: Complete the sentence with the appropriate word from the list.
Vocabulary Word
DEFINITION
1. Identity
a) Seeking ______ from others is a natural
human need.
2. Acceptance
b) He questioned the traditional ideas of ______
in his culture.
3. Bullying
c) Many teenagers struggle with their ______ as
they grow up.
4. Masculinity
d) Showing ______ can sometimes lead to
deeper connections with others.
5. Addiction
e) The accident left him with severe emotional
______.
6. Vulnerability
f) The school has a zero-tolerance policy for
______.
7. Trauma
g) She felt a sense of ______ when she moved
to a new city without knowing anyone.
8. Isolation
h) They worked hard to achieve ______ after
their long-standing conflict.
9. Reconciliation
i) She provided ______ to her friend during a
difficult time.
10. Support
j) Overcoming ______ requires support and
treatment.
MOON
5
Match the
Quotes with
the Characters
Instructions: Match each quote with the character who said it in the movie
“Moonlight.” Write the correct letter of the character next to the quote.
Characters:
a) Juan
b) Kevin
c) Teresa
d) Paula
e) Chiron
Quotes:
1. “At some point, you gotta decide for yourself who you’re going to be. Can’t let
nobody make that decision for you.” ______
2. “You’re my only, and I’m your only.” ______
3. “In moonlight, black boys look blue.” ______
4. “You ain’t gotta love me, but you gon’ know that I love you.” ______
5. “I cry so much sometimes I feel like I’m gonna just turn into drops.” ______
6. “You just drove down here?” ______
7. “I’m me. I ain’t trying to be nothing else.” ______
8. “You’re gonna raise my son?” ______
9. “I’m your blood, remember?” ______
10. “What you cry about?” ______
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SOLUTIONS
Reading
Comprehension
3
2. b) How to swim
3. b) She has an addiction
4. c) He remains silent
5. b) They reconcile
6. b) Identity and self-discovery
7. a) He becomes more muscular
8. b) Drug dealer
9. c) To reconcile with her
10. b) Swimming
11. b) He feels deeply hurt and betrayed
12. b) His identity and sexuality
13. c) A run-down neighborhood in Miami
14. a) With Chiron finding peace and acceptance
15. b) Teresa
4
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1. b) Juan
Vocabulary
ActivitY
A. Matching Words and Definitions
1. b) Who someone is, including their qualities and beliefs.
2. h) Agreeing with or believing in an idea, opinion, or explanation.
3. c) Hurting or scaring someone weaker or less powerful.
4. d) Attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men.
SOLUTIONS
5. f) The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
6. e) The quality of being easily hurt or attacked.
7. g) A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
8. i) The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others.
9. j) Making up and becoming friends again after a disagreement.
10. a) Giving help and assistance.
B. Complete the Sentence
5
Match the
Quotes with
the Characters
1. a) Juan
2. b) Kevin
3. a) Juan
4. d) Paula
5. e) Chiron
6. b) Kevin
7. e) Chiron
8. d) Paula
9. d) Paula
10. a) Juan
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1. c) Many teenagers struggle with their identity as they grow up.
2. a) Seeking acceptance from others is a natural human need.
3. f) The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
4. b) He questioned the traditional ideas of masculinity in his culture.
5. j) Overcoming addiction requires support and treatment.
6. d) Showing vulnerability can sometimes lead to deeper connections with others.
7. e) The accident left him with severe emotional trauma.
8. g) She felt a sense of isolation when she moved to a new city without knowing anyone.
9. h) They worked hard to achieve reconciliation after their long-standing conflict.
10. i) She provided support to her friend during a difficult time.
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