The Crossing Viewing Guide & Worksheet (The American Revolution)

Add another interesting element to your American Revolution Unit with this “The Crossing” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet!

This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your American Revolution unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film.

This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the American Revolution that will require students to conduct a little bit of research.

The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot.

How the Lesson Works:
★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the American Revolution.
★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie.

Movie Synopsis:
It is December 17, 1776. Hounded by his superior British forces, his army decimated by disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washington faces the unthinkable: He is losing the war for American Independence. A week later, on Christmas Eve, Washington will make one of the most courageous decisions in military history. Staking everything on a risky surprise attack against a garrison of battle hardened Hessian mercenaries, Washington sets out across the ice-choked Delaware River. Facing a desperate confrontation, in which his career, his life and the American Revolution itself hang in the balance.

Note: Please be aware of that there are instances of language and violent battle sequences in this film. Please screen the movie before showing it to your students.

Required Materials:
★ The Crossing (2003) DVD or Streaming Capabilities