Determining the Theme in a Text

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Determining the Theme in a Text Mrs. Lawrence’s Class Fourth Grade

What is our learning focus? Reading Standard Essential Question ELACC4RL9: Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literatures from different cultures. How can I compare and contrast themes in stories, myths, and traditional literature?

What is a theme?

Common Themes in Text Acceptance Courage Perseverance Cooperation Compassion Honesty Kindness Loyalty

Identifying the Theme Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_Bb9wGObY

Let’s practice finding the theme http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/theme-worksheets/ http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading-worksheets/theme-worksheet.pdf