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. 2 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. MOON 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?” ______ moon 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 moon 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 moon 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.
