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Figuring Out the Theme
Most stories have a message for the reader! Help students determine a story's theme so that kids are prepared to compare stories with similar themes. Use this on its own or as support to the lesson Head to Head Fiction Reflections.
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Academic
Students will be able to analyze fiction themes using dynamic graphic organizers for reading reflections.
Language
Students will be able to identify a theme with declarative sentences using strategic partnering and a graphic organizer.
Introduction
(3 minutes)
- Ask students what they think the theme of a story is. Have students talk to a partner and consider the meaning of this word. Invite a few students to share their thinking with the whole group.
- Clarify that the theme of a story is usually the main lesson or message shown through the events of the story. Explain that it is important for the theme to be applicable to anyone, not just the characters in the story. It should be a life lesson than many readers can relate to and understand.