Finding the Theme Slides, Mini Lesson, & Identifying Theme Practice Passages
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This Elements of Fiction BUNDLE has everything you need to teach and practice literary elements like plot structure, STEAL characterization, finding the theme, character traits, point of view, tone and mood, conflict, and setting! This BUNDLE includes activities, lessons, and notes on the followingPrice $28.25Original Price $40.35Save $12.10
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Are you looking for an engaging mini lesson that teaches students how to find and identify the theme of a story? This lesson teaches students how to identify the theme of a story through a mini slides lesson, notes, practice activities, and reading passages. Stop scrolling and take a look at the preview for more!
This thorough and detailed lesson goes through the process of identifying the theme in a story by reflecting on the character’s main conflict and reflecting on the lesson learned through the conflict. Students can explore how the theme of the story can apply to the life of the reader. Students can continue to find theme with the differentiated graphic organizers with any text! This resource is no prep and saves you TONS of time. Simply print off the differentiated notes and exit ticket and present the lesson slides! All the work is done for you to create a Rockstar lesson!
This product covers the following standards:
-definition of theme
-how theme is found in the story
-how the theme is applies to the life of the reader
-text examples that highlight how the character’s conflict enables the reader to uncover the theme of the story
-real life application of theme
✨This Product Includes✨
- editable slide lesson presentation
- 3 differentiated coordinating student note pages (completed, fill in the blank, and blank versions) (PDF version inside Google Drive)
- real life/ real world application section
- differentiated exit tickets/exit slips
- 3 mini practice passages with print and Google form options
- differentiated theme graphic organizers to use with any text or movie
- 2 theme text message analysis worksheets
- card sorting activity with common literary themes
- detailed answer keys with possible student responses
✨This Lesson will✨
- Show students why the theme of the story matters
- Allow students to explore real world connections and see how theme connects to real life
- Increase student awareness of the connection between theme and the author’s purpose for writing the story
- Appeal to a variety of learners: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic
- Make teaching theme feel engaging and purposeful
✨Check out the preview for more!✨
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