October 2, 2014 SWBAT determine theme by analyzing text and key ideas and details. Initial Activity: Look at the title of the text we are reading today, My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor. What kind of inference can you make about the story by the title of the text? Write your answer down in your classwork notebook.

Word of the day: Theme – a central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art. Example – The theme of hope was found throughout the play.

What is theme? Theme is a central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art. The theme of My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor connects to the theme of, “The Road Not Taken”. The theme of choices and dreams are linked to the future. In both pieces, the “path” they take, the choices they make will affect their future. They have dreams about what they would like to become, but they need to make choices to see their dreams through. Do you think that age affects your perspective on the future when you’re making a decision? Turn and talk with a partner to discuss.

Work Period: Read the story My Beloved World, pages 46 – 51. We will read as a whole group.

Summary: Today we learned about Theme. Write down one thing the poem and text have in common.

Homework: Study for Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, 10/3.