Title: Reading Johnny Tremain
Grade Level: 7
Subjects: Language Arts
Social Studies
Learner Outcomes:
The students will:
1. Read for comprehension.
2. Demonstrate understanding of what is read.
3. Define vocabulary.
4. Respond to prompts in writing.
5. Demonstrate understanding of historical events.
Duration: 15-45 minute class periods.
Materials: Copy of Johnny
Tremain for each student
Student-made journals
Vocabulary/Questions for each chapter
Technology Tools: Computer with Internet access
Teacher Notes:
- This book is written using the language of the Colonial Period. It is difficult for some students.
- The book has 12 chapters. It will take more than 1 day for some chapters.
Procedure:
Days
1-15: Each day, read the book using a variety of reading strategies.
These may include oral reading, silent
reading, choral reading, paired reading, or group reading.
For each chapter, define vocabulary and respond to writing prompts in the
student journals.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter
10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
The following can be utilized as enrichment
activities while reading Johnny Tremain.
1. Read Paul
Revere's Ride.
2. Make a tin
can lantern.
3. Make candles.
4. Research the Stamp
Act and The
Boston Tea Party.
5. Compare and contrast characters
in the book.
6. Design a stamp as a monogram.
Modifications:
Peer grouping.
IEP specifications will be followed.
Enrichment:
Students may develop a Power Point presentation to summarize the book
with at least 10 slides that
includes music, animation, and clip art.
Assessment: Completion of student journal activities including vocabulary definitions and writing prompts.
Language Arts: 7.19, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23, 7.24, 7.25, 7.38, 7.54
Social Studies: 7.2, 7.45, 7.47, 7.48, 7.54
Process/Workplace: PW.2, PW.9, PW.10, PW.14, PW.36, PW.38
Authors:
Jim
Davis, Robin Davis, Debbie
Hibbs
Rowlesburg Elementary Middle School
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