Jethro’s Changing View Answer Key

In this analytical worksheet, students examine how Jethro Creighton’s perspective on the Civil War evolves from the beginning to the end of Across Five Aprils. Learners are prompted to cite specific text evidence and articulate Jethro’s thoughts at both stages of the novel. The activity guides students to identify similarities and differences in his views and to compose a short written reflection explaining how his growth demonstrates maturity during times of conflict. This task develops higher-order thinking and textual analysis as students evaluate character development and thematic transformation over time.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Character Development

English Language Arts – Citing Textual Evidence

English Language Arts – Analyzing Theme and Central Ideas

English Language Arts – Writing Responses to Literature

This worksheet is part of our Across Five Aprils collection.