American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (PBS, 2026) — Worksheet, Answer Key & Google Forms Quiz

A fill-in-the-blank worksheet for American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (PBS, 2026), plus answer key. Designed to be completed during the film's 91-minute runtime. Print, hand out, and you're set. Ready as a no-prep sub plan, emergency sub plan, or movie-day lesson.

• Worksheet: 2 pages, 35 fill-in-the-blank questions in transcript order

• Character & Discussion page (optional, 1 page): 3 character traits drawn from the film, 4 discussion questions and 1 written reflection

• Answer key: 1 page, simple numbered list

• 91-minute runtime — spans two class periods or a block day

• PDF format, two-sided printable, low-ink

• US History, grades 9-12

• A self-grading Google Forms quiz - auto-graded the moment students submit

• Multiple choice, built from the same questions as the printable worksheet

• Assign paperless through Google Classroom, or by link - works on any device

• One-click access: the last page of the PDF carries a "make a copy" link that copies the quiz straight into your own Google Drive

• Use the printable worksheet, the digital quiz, or both

ALSO WORKS FOR

• Emergency sub plans - leave the film and this worksheet; a sub needs no prep and no subject knowledge.

• First week of school - a low-stakes, self-contained assignment while routines are still settling.

• Movie day with accountability - students have something to complete while the documentary runs.

• No-prep days - print and go, or assign the PDF digitally.

WHERE TO WATCH

American Pachuco premiered on PBS (American Masters) on October 6, 2026. PBS lists it as streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app until November 4, 2026. After that date, check your own access before you plan the lesson.