Threads of War and Growth Answer Key

This thematic response worksheet guides students to explore three major themes from Across Five Aprils: loyalty, loss, and family. For each theme, students write a short paragraph supported by at least one piece of text evidence. They connect Jethro’s personal journey to these universal ideas, reflecting on how war shapes moral understanding and emotional development. Through text-based analysis, students strengthen skills in literary interpretation and evidence-based writing. The task also promotes empathy and introspection by linking fictional experiences to students’ own perspectives.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Theme in Literary Texts

English Language Arts – Using Textual Evidence to Support Responses

Writing – Constructing Focused Analytical Paragraphs

Reading Comprehension – Drawing Connections Between Themes and Characters

This worksheet is part of our Across Five Aprils collection.