Lesson 5: Finding Theme in Percy Jackson (Chapter 3)

​Lesson 5: Finding Theme in Percy Jackson (Chapter 3)

By Andrew Swihart

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Do Now: What was the theme of Pandora’s Box and Chapter 2?

• The truth can be scary, but it brings hope and strength

• Always listen to Zeus

• Boxes are dangerous

Let’s remember how to find a theme:

Topic – What it’s mostly about (one word).

Main Idea – The biggest event or message in that part.

Theme – The lesson or big idea the story teaches us.

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I DO:

Percy looked out the window at the storm. He felt something bad was coming.

What is the theme of this short part?

• Storms are scary

• Percy is nervous

• Sometimes you can feel danger before it happens

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We Do:

Percy’s mom takes him on a trip to Montauk. It’s storming outside, but being with his mom makes Percy feel safe and happy.

What is the topic of this part?

• Percy and his mom

• Zeus fighting

• Grover running away

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Percy’s mom takes him on a trip to Montauk. It’s storming outside, but being with his mom makes Percy feel safe and happy.

What is the theme of this part of the story?

• Family can give us comfort and strength

• Trips are always fun

• Storms are exciting

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Q1 – Topic:
What is this part mostly about?

• Percy and his mom at Montauk

• Percy fighting a monster

• Grover running away

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Q2 – Main Idea:

What happens in this part?

• Percy feels safe and peaceful with his mom

• Percy gets into trouble at school

• Percy runs away alone

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Q3 – Theme:

What lesson can we learn from this part?

• Family can give us comfort and strength, even in tough times

• Trips are always fun

• Always look at the stars

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Which step helps you find the theme of a story?

• Identify the topic, main idea, and lesson

• Guess what sounds right

• Pick your favorite part