The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Lesson 1.5 SpringBoard pages 16-23
Read the text, and identify elements of the hero s journey archetype (The Departure). Chunk the text. Identify elements of plot. Watch the video on drummer boys of the Civil War-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2tt7wplome
Paragraphs 1-6 Setting Point of View-- Characters The Departure (Call to Adventure)--
Paragraphs 1-6 Setting at night, April 1862, near Owl Creek at Shiloh, under orchard tree Point of View 3 rd his them Characters Boy drummer boy turned drum on its side He s nervous and afraid. He can t sleep. jerked the boy up, listened to his heart ruffle (fluttered) away away His face is solemn/serious. He s counting the men/shadows. The Departure (Call to Adventure) He s only 14. We can assume that he was motivated to run away and join the army (happened before the start of the story).
Paragraphs 7-12 What problem does the boy recognize with his status as the drummer boy, which compounds his fear? PRIMARY CONFLICT
Paragraphs 7-12 What problem does the boy recognize with his status as the drummer boy, which compounds his fear? He realizes that he only has a drum and drumsticks while everyone else has a shield for protection and weapons to use in battle. PRIMARY CONFLICT Internal Person vs Self The boy is afraid and struggling with his position as the drummer boy.
Paragraphs 13-18 The Departure The Refusal of the Call How does the boy view himself as the drummer boy?
Paragraphs 13-18 The Departure The Refusal of the Call The boy regrets his decision and wishes the war would go away perhaps they (soldiers) might go away, the war with them, and not notice him lying small here, no more than a toy himself How does the boy view himself as the drummer boy? He views himself as insignificant/unimportant (only a toy).
Paragraphs 19-33 Characters Dialogue How does this dialogue contribute to the plot? What do we learn? What does the General provide for Joby?
Paragraphs 19-33 Characters Dialogue How does this dialogue contribute to the plot? What do we learn? What does the General provide for Joby? We are introduced to the General. He s nice and authentic. We also learn Joby s name. Both Joby and the General have been crying, and the General provides Joby with comfort and understanding.
Paragraphs 34-38 Why has the General been crying?
Paragraphs 34-38 Why has the General been crying? He realizes that this war will be lengthy and bloody and that his men are young and untrained, and he foresees that many of them will die We should turn tail and train four months. It will be full of boys again, just floating, at sundown tomorrow, not caring where the tide takes them. They won t care because they will be dead. (middle-end paragraph 37)
Paragraphs 39-45 Summarize the drummer boy s importance to the army according to the General.
Paragraphs 39-45 Summarize the drummer boy s importance to the army according to the General. The General sees the drummer boy as a vital-important piece of the army. He says that Joby is the heart of the army and allows the men to move with speed and strength. Joby must set the pace.
Paragraphs 46-55 How does the pacing of the story change in paragraph 46? What type of mood is established in paragraph 46? Provide evidence. How do paragraphs 47-55 represent the BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE?
Paragraphs 46-55 How does the pacing of the story change in paragraph 46? The pacing increases. The story moves faster. What type of mood is established in paragraph 46? Provide evidence. A mood of excitement, enthusiasm, or encouragement is established. flare the nostrils and tighten the hands, put steel all over the men How do paragraphs 47-55 represent the BEGINNING OF THE ADVENTURE? Joby now has the motivation and the confidence, as a result of the general s words, to fulfill his duties as the drummer boy, and he is ready to begin his adventure of participating in battle.
Theme Statement Write a theme statement to express how Joby is now ready to start his journey. How does Joby s situation apply to us today? How did the writer communicate this idea? Provide evidence to support your interpretation.
Theme Statement Write a theme statement to express how Joby is now ready to start his journey. How did the writer communicate this idea? Provide evidence to support your interpretation. When one gains a sense of purpose and importance, he or she has the potential to be heroic or successful. Ev. Joby gains a sense of his importance and his purpose, which helps to set the stage for his heroism. He wiped his eyes. He cleared his throat. He settled himself. Then, at last, very slowly and firmly, he turned the drum so that it faced up toward the sky.