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Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

Lesson Plans by Bridget Baudinet

Winner of the 1943 Newbery Medal, the novel is an outstanding example of historical fiction. So successful is author Esther Forbes at bringing to life the people, places, and events leading up to the American Revolution, that the novel is often read in conjunction with the study of the American Revolution in history classes.




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Johnny Tremain

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Johnny Tremain Plot Diagram / Johnny Tremain Summary

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  • EXPOSITION
  • CONFLICT
  • RISING ACTION
  • Johnny Tremain is an apprentice to Mr. Lapham, a Boston silversmith. The whole Lapham family admires Johnny for his talents & intelligence. Johnny is proud of his abilities and confidently plans to take over his master's shop and marry Cilla Lapham in a few years.
  • CLIMAX
  • When Johnny burns his hand in a silversmithing accident, his life falls apart. His future as a silversmith is over, his betrothal to Cilla is canceled, and his position in the Lapham household sinks rapidly.
  • FALLING ACTION
  • Johnny begins a new life living with the Lornes and working with the Sons of Liberty. He participates in the Boston Tea Party and supports the Patriots' cause as a paper boy and messenger.
  • RESOLUTION
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  • The first battle of the Revolutionary War is fought at Lexington and Concord. There is no turning back.
  • After the battle, Johnny searches all over for Rab. Shortly after Johnny locates him, Rab dies of a battle wound.
  • Johnny takes Rab's gun and learns from Dr. Warren that his hand can be fixed. Johnny is ready to take Rab's place and fight for a new nation.
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