Introduction to Theme

Introduction to Theme

​Let's do it!

DAILY GOAL and STANDARD

​- I can identify and express the theme of a short passage.

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- ELAGSE6RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Open Ended

In your own words, what do you think THEME is? 

(take a risk!)

​What is theme?

​- Theme is the lesson the author wants you to learn.

• ​When you're done reading, ask yourself, "What did I learn?"

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​- It can apply to anyone's life!

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• ​To help you find it, think about the problem/struggle the character faced. Then ask how they overcame the problem/struggle

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​- A full sentence

​What theme is not:

​- one word

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​- a topic (love, family, bravery, etc.)

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​- the main idea

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​- a sentence that uses a character's name or personal information

GRAB A PAPER AND PENCIL!​

​On your paper, write the answer you think it is.

​On the next slide, you will enter your answer in!

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the paragraph?

• Jessica should have been less messy if she wanted to make friends.

• Don't eat when you're over at a friend's house. 

• You should always respect other people's property.

​On your paper, write the answer you think it is.

​On the next slide, you will enter your answer in!

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the paragraph?

• Derek is unhappy because he always for everything he ever wanted as a child.

• Money can't buy happiness.

• You should save your money to buy things later in life. 

​On your paper, write the answer you think it is.

​On the next slide, you will enter your answer in!

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the paragraph?

• Don't put things off until last minute,

• Everybody has to deal with bad luck at one time or another. 

• Liza didn't get to go to the hocket game because she had to finish her report. 

​On your paper, write the answer you think it is.

​On the next slide, you will enter your answer in!

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the paragraph?

• Children should keep their rooms clean at all times.

• It's better to do things correctly the first time.

• Stephen should have listened to his mother the first time.

​On your paper, write the answer you think it is.

​On the next slide, you will enter your answer in!

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the paragraph?

• Determination is key to success.

• Don't let someone else's negative comments get you down.

• Take lots of dance classes if you want to dance on Broadway.

Open Ended

Write the theme of the passage in the box!

Open Ended

Write the theme of the passage in the box!

Open Ended

Write the theme of the passage in the box!