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Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

SCORE: Johnny Tremain: In this unit, students, working with partners or small groups, will use various web sites to investigate the people and times of the American Revolutionary War in and around Boston, Massachusetts. The student activities are independent of one another and do not need to be completed in order or even by all students.

Johnny Tremain: Johnny Tremain is the story of how one courageous boy joins the fight for America's liberty.  Notice the changes in Johnny from the beginning of the story to the end!  Check out this study guide divided into twelve parts to better delve into the story.

Study Guide for Johnny Tremain: This multi-disciplinary unit on PDF format  provides excellent ideas for ways to discuss Johnny Tremain

The Real Johnny Tremain: In this WebQuest, students will be comparing the historical account presented by Esther Forbes in the novel Johnny Tremain to other sources found on the Internet. Students will work as a team of researchers. 

Johnny Tremain WebQuest for Fifth Grade Students: Students will investigate and discuss the main points of an important historical event surrounding the American Revolution. They will use the internet and other resources to gather information and then report findings to the other groups.