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aCTIvITy 1.6
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The departure
my Notes
Working from the Text
8. Summarize the Departure Stage of the Hero’s Journey as it relates to Joby in “The Drummer Boy.” Which stage is Joby in? Embed at least one direct quotation in your summary to strengthen your response.
9. Write a main idea statement to express how Joby is now ready to start his journey. How did the author communicate this idea? Provide textual evidence to support your interpretation.
Theme:
Evidence:
10. Reread a chunk of the text to identify and evaluate the narrative elements listed in the graphic organizer on the next page.
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