02/02 Theme

02/02 Theme

A Study Island Lesson

Expectations

Take notes.

Respond when called on.

Use the chat appropriately.

Be visible in the camera.

Do your best on the questions.

CHAMPS

C - 0 except when called on

H - chat

A - notes; quiz

M - at computer

P - answering questions, taking notes

S - 80% or higher on quiz

Objective

I will be able to identify theme by using inferences and evidence in a text to explain the message of a passage.

Open Ended

What is a theme?

Theme

Theme: message an author is trying to teach you with a story; usually some sort of life lesson

Example themes:

- never give up

- work hard and practice

- try your best

- slow and steady wins the race

- be confident

- be honest

Multiple Choice

What is a theme?

• a type of story

• a piece of textual evidence

• an inference

• a message or lesson

Steps to Identifying Theme

1. Read the story carefully.

2. As you read, look for clues the author may have left about their message.

3. Ask yourself: What is the author trying to teach or show me? Has the main character learned anything? What obstacles are they facing?

4. After you think you know the theme, look for evidence in the text to support it.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the passage?

• Goals can be achieved through hard work and sacrifice.

• You should always listen to your dance coach.

• Give up when things get too hard.

• Stop getting bad grades in school.

Theme Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAu3e5GZo4k

Open Ended

What other stories do you know that have themes? For example, many fairy tales have themes. Which fairy tales or other stories do you know, and what are their themes?