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Grade Level:
6 - 9
Literary Form:
American Novel
13 Lesson Plans/38 Handouts/101 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-498-3
Description:
Johnny Tremain is the exciting story of an orphaned boy growing up in Boston during the American Revolution. He holds on to his anger after he loses an apprenticeship as a silversmith. Finally, he finds work at a Which newspaper and becomes involved in the politics of the day. Several key Revolutionary War-era figures appear as characters in the book. The author emphasizes the conviction of the colonists and realistic settings, illuminating an important period of America’s heritage. Through Johnny and the other colonists, students learn to stand up for their beliefs.
Activities:
Students complete several writing activities. They participate in debates. Several activities are geared toward vocabulary development. Students analyze themes, character changes, and plot. They learn to recognize foreshadowing, allusion, foil, irony, and symbolism. Activities help students’ development of thinking and organizing skills and the formulation of interpretive questions.
The unit contains three quizzes to test students’ retention of details and a final evaluation consisting of essay topics. Answer keys are included.
Ethical Values:
Compassion
Courage
Endurance
Respect
Self-actualization
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