42 Jackie Robinson Movie Guide (Printable)

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Twenty-six questions walk students through the 2013 film "42" in the order events unfold on screen, starting with how many major-league baseball teams existed in 1946 and ending with the year Jackie Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Along the way, students record plot and character details such as what number Robinson is assigned, why Leo Durocher is suspended, and what the Brooklyn Dodgers players attempt to do to avoid playing alongside him. One item is a fill-in-the-blank quote completion pulled directly from the film's dialogue between Robinson and Branch Rickey. A teacher answer key on pages 3-4 supplies the exact answer for every question, and a header note tells students the questions run in chronological order with the movie.

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"42" is a 2013 biographical sports movie directed by Brian Helgeland. The movie is based on the true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player to play in Major League Baseball. The movie follows the story of Robinson, played by Chadwick Boseman, who is signed by Branch Rickey, the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, played by Harrison Ford. Rickey is determined to break the color barrier in baseball and chooses Robinson to be the first African American player in the major leagues.

Robinson faces intense racism and discrimination from fans, players, and even his own teammates, but he remains committed to playing his best and breaking down barriers for future generations of African American athletes. The movie portrays the challenges and obstacles that Robinson faces both on and off the field, including death threats and physical violence. "42" was praised for its powerful performances, particularly by Boseman and Ford, as well as its inspirational story of courage and perseverance. The movie was a box office success and was also applauded for its historical accuracy and for shedding light on an important moment in American sports and civil rights history.

This 25-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful and insightful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use!

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

Recall specific plot events and character details from the film "42" in the chronological order they occur.
Complete a fill-in-the-blank quotation from the film's dialogue using the exact wording spoken on screen.
Identify historical facts referenced in the film, such as the number of major-league teams in 1946 and the year Robinson entered the Hall of Fame.

Teaching tips

Pause the film at natural break points if students need extra time, since the instructions tell them the questions follow the movie in chronological order (page 1).
Use the printed answer key (pages 3-4) to grade quickly or to guide a post-viewing class discussion question by question.
Preview vocabulary such as 'contract,' 'suspended,' and 'Hall of Fame' before viewing, since several questions rely on understanding these terms in context.

Skills covered

Video comprehension — students extract specific facts and sequence of events directly from the film as they watch, such as identifying which team purchases Robinson's contract from the Montreal Royals (page 2).
Chronological recall — students answer questions in the same order the events occur in the film, reinforcing a timeline of Robinson's story (page 1).
Close listening for dialogue — students complete a fill-in-the-blank quotation using the exact words from a scene between Robinson and Branch Rickey (page 1).
Historical fact retention — students record specific dates and figures referenced in the film, such as the year Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame (page 2).

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Do the 26 questions follow the film's own order, from the 1946 team count through Robinson's Hall of Fame election?

Yes. The instructions tell students the questions run in chronological order with the film, so working through the worksheet top to bottom follows the movie's own timeline.

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Standards

CCSS.SL.7.2 — Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.

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video comprehension
chronological sequencing
biography
civil rights history

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