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Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think “How Far I’ll Go” means: travel, life goals, or both?
What do you expect to see in an “official video” for a Disney song?
What emotions do you think this song will express: excitement, fear, curiosity, or something else?

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Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

Feeling pulled toward the sea (00:00 – 01:01)

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1. What has the singer been doing at the beginning of the song?

Staring at the edge of the water
Building a boat on the beach
Climbing a mountain to see the island
Swimming far out in the ocean

2. What happens even when the singer tries hard?

She decides to stay on land forever
She stops thinking about her future
She comes back to the water
She forgets about the sea

3. What does the singer say about going?

She will only go as far as the shore
She already knows exactly where she will go
She never wants to go anywhere
There is no telling how far she’ll go

Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

Life on the island vs. the voice inside (01:01 – 02:01)

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1. How do people seem on the island?

Unsure of what to do
Scared of the ocean
So happy
Angry and bored

2. What does the singer say everyone has on the island?

A map
A role
A boat
A secret plan

3. What question does the singer ask about the “line”?

Can I erase that line?
Is the line dangerous for everyone?
Who drew that line?
Will I cross that line?

Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

Returning to the main question: how far? (02:01 – 02:36)

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1. What does the singer say about the line where the sky meets the sea?

It keeps her trapped
It belongs to the island
It calls her
It disappears at night

2. What condition does the singer mention about her journey?

If the water becomes calm
If the wind in her sail stays behind her
If the island approves
If she finds a compass

3. What is heard at the very end of the video?

A quiet whisper
“Whoa!” and a groan
A loud storm
Children singing the chorus

Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

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1. What is the main conflict in the song?

Wanting to explore beyond the island but feeling pulled back by responsibilities
Searching for treasure under the sea
Trying to win a competition against other islands
Learning how to fish for the first time

2. What does the “line where the sky meets the sea” most likely represent?

The horizon and the unknown future
A physical rope in the water
A rule that boats must follow
A border between two islands

3. Which theme fits the song best?

Becoming famous
Finding your own path
Avoiding all risks
Winning an argument

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Auli'i Cravalho – How Far I'll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

Do you relate more to “playing along” with expectations or following “the voice inside”? Why?
What “line” (real or symbolic) would you like to cross in your life (e.g., a new skill, a new place, a new job)?
In the song, the sea keeps “calling.” What things in your life keep calling your attention, even when you try to ignore them?
Do you think it’s possible to be “satisfied” and still want something more? Give an example.