1. Module:1 Elements of Literature
Unit 1: Greek Mythology
Lesson 1:Theme through traditional Literature

2. Table of Contents I can identify the central idea or theme of a text.
Introduction
I can listen to a story and identify the theme.
Learning Target 1
I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables.
Learning Target 2
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Firefly.
Learning Target 3
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme.
Learning Target 4
Culminating Activity
Table of Contents

3. The talking stick; a Sioux legend

4. Why did we show you this video?
Think while you Watch
Why did we show you this video?
Brainstorm Ideas:

5. I can identify the central idea or theme of a text.
The author’s message or advice to the reader, the main point, or what the text is mostly about.
I can identify the central idea or theme of a text.
Introduction to the Lesson Learning Target

6. After this lesson, you will be able to…
I can identify the central idea or theme of a text. Introduction to the lesson learning target
After this lesson, you will be able to…
Identify and theme of a story and use at least two relevant details to support the theme.
Construct a well-written paragraph describing how an author conveys a theme of a story.
Compare and contrast how two authors uses important details to convey the same theme.

7. The theme of the story was that some events are just unexplainable.
Example:
The theme of the story was that some events are just unexplainable.
Details from the story to support the theme:
No one could explain how the cookies went missing.
The cookie bag wasn’t in the garbage.
None of the kids smelled like cookies

8. What are themes? Themes are what the author wants you to take away.
Themes are not specific.
Just the lesson
Like someone giving you advice.
No character names
Not a title of a book or story
Does not describe details of the book or story

9. List of Universal Themes
Based on the list of themes…
Do you see a theme on here that would describe the author’s message in the Talking Stick story?
What makes you think that is the theme?
What other themes do you have experience with from reading/watching a movie/listening to a story?
List of Universal Themes

10. What is a theme or central idea?
Think: Define the word theme or central idea in your own words
Jot: Write your definition down on a sticky note.
Share with a partner: Help each other fix mistakes if needed.
Share with the class: Be ready to share your response.

11. I can listen to a story and identify the theme.
What is theme?
I can listen to a story and identify the theme.
Learning Target 1

12. I can listen to a story and identify the theme. Learning Target 1
As you listen to the story, write down ideas for a theme on a sticky note.
Use your Universal Themes List Reference Sheet for help.
Brainstorm Ideas:

13. I can listen to a story and identify the theme. Learning Target 1
Provide at least 2 details from the story that support the theme you chose.
These details must NOT be…
background knowledge-something you know from your life experiences
something you heard/watched on tv
something you read in another book.

14. I can listen to a story and identify the theme. Learning Target 1
Complete the graphic organizer to support your theme.
Theme Graphic Organizer

15. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables.
A collection of tales from the Greek story teller, Aesop.
I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables.
Learning Target 2

16. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
1.) Pick 3 fables to read.
2.) Fill out two graphic organizers.
3.) Check in with a teacher after you have completed two fables and organizers.
4.) Your teacher will give you the 3rd organizer to complete.

17. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Walk around the room while the music is playing.
When the music stops, find the person closest to you.
Tell them the fable you read, the theme and the two pieces of evidence to support your theme.

18. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Picking a theme that you can’t support with details.
The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is to enjoy life. The goose was laying golden eggs. So, the farmer decided to cut open the goose to get more golden eggs. This shows that the theme is to enjoy life.

19. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Picking a correct theme, however the details don’t support the theme.
The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. The farmer was rich. Then then farmer cut open the goose. This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.

20. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Using “quotes” from the text that don’t support the theme. The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. In the text it says, “The poor farmer and his wife were excited. They had never had anything valuable before.” The text also says, “They were richer than they had ever been before.” This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.

21. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Not using enough detail to support the theme…so close, but just not enough! The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. A farmer has a goose that lays golden eggs. Then, the farmer cuts open the goose. This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.

22. I can identify a theme in Aesop’s fables. Learning Target 2
Picking the correct theme and supporting it with details. The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. In the story, the farmer and his wife were greedy and wanted all the golden eggs inside of their goose. When they cut open the goose, they found nothing and since the goose was dead, they went back to being poor. This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.

23. What is a theme?
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little FireFly.
Learning Target 3

24. You’ll know you made a bullseye when….
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Firefly. Learning Target 3
You’ll know you made a bullseye when….
You identify a theme in Little Firefly and can support it with details.
You self-reflect with a partner on how you did based on the exemplar.
You identify a theme in The Rough- Face Girl and can support it with details.

25. What is the theme of Little Firefly?
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Firefly. Learning Target 3
What is the theme of Little Firefly?
As you listen to the story, take notes about what is happening.
After we read, you will need to…
Identify a theme of the story.
Support the theme with at least two relevant details.

26. Be ready to share your work with the class.
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Firefly. Learning Target 3
Complete the theme graphic organizer and write a well-written paragraph.
Pick a partner to self-reflect on how well you did. Use the exemplar as a guide.
The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. In the story, the farmer and his wife were greedy and wanted all the golden eggs inside of their goose. When they cut open the goose, they found nothing and since the goose was dead, they went back to being poor. This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.
Be ready to share your work with the class.

27. What is the theme of The Rough-Face Girl?
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Firefly. Learning Target 3
What is the theme of The Rough-Face Girl?
As you listen to the story, take notes about what is happening.
After we read, you will need to…
Identify a theme of the story.
Support the theme with at least two relevant details.

28. You will be turning this in for a classwork grade.
I can identify a theme in the stories The Rough Face Girl and Little Fire Fly. Learning Target 3
Complete the theme graphic organizer and write a well-written paragraph using the exemplar as a guide.
The theme of the story, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg is greed can leave you with nothing. In the story, the farmer and his wife were greedy and wanted all the golden eggs inside of their goose. When they cut open the goose, they found nothing and since the goose was dead, they went back to being poor. This shows that the theme is greed can leave you with nothing.
You will be turning this in for a classwork grade.

29. To look at items side-by-side and describe or evaluate their similarities and differences.
Make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme.
Learning Target 4
What is a theme?

30. You’ll know you’ve made a bullseye when…
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme. Learning Target 4
You’ll know you’ve made a bullseye when…
You can identify the common theme in Little Fire Fly and The Rough-Face Girl.
You can explain the common details to explain how the authors convey the same theme.
You can explain the details that are different.
You can write a well-constructed paragraph comparing and contrasting how the authors Convery the same theme.

31. What themeis the same in both The Rough-Face Girl and Little Firefly?
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme. Learning Target 4
What themeis the same in both The Rough-Face Girl and Little Firefly?

32. Little Firefly The Rough-Face Girl Similar Details
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme. Learning Target 4
Little Firefly
The Rough-Face Girl
Similar Details

33. Organize your writing:
I can compare and contrast how two different authors convey the same theme. Learning Target 4
How do the authors of Little Firefly and The Rough-Face Girl use both similar and different details to convey the same theme?
Organize your writing:
Introduction sentence: Introduce both books and the theme that is similar.
Compare: Explain how the authors uses details that are similar to convey the same theme. Try to include at least 2 details.
Contrast: Explain how the authors uses details that are different to convey the same theme. Try to include at least 2 details.
Concluding Sentence: Summarize your writing and connect it all back to the original question.

34. I can identify the central idea or theme of a text.
What do these words mean?
I can identify the central idea or theme of a text.
Culminating the Lesson Learning Target

35. You should now be able to…
I can identify the central idea or theme of a text. Culminating the lesson learning target
You should now be able to…
Identify and theme of a story and use at least two relevant details to support the theme.
Construct a well-written paragraph describing how an author conveys a theme of a story.
Compare and contrast how two authors uses important details to convey the same theme.

36. Take PRIDE and go for excellence!
I can identify the central idea or theme of a text. Culminating the lesson learning target
Today, you will take your quiz on this lesson to show you have met the learning targets.
Take PRIDE and go for excellence!
If he can do it, you can do it!