1. Do Now: Open your books to page 142!
SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
Do Now: Open your books to page 142!

2. SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
Activity 1: Complete a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting Peak’s story so far and Gulu’s story. (Independent Activity, ~10 min)

3. Peak’s story
Gulu’s story

4. SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
Activity 2: As a group, formulate a theme for Gulu’s story. (Group discussion, ~10 min)

5. -Keep moving forward; there’s no way back.
SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
801 Themes
-Don’t lose hope.
-Keep moving forward; there’s no way back.
-You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.
-Do what is necessary to survive.
-The job is always easier with friends.
-When you work hard enough, you get what you want.

6. -Everything happens for a reason.
SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
802 Themes
-Everything happens for a reason.
-Every time a door closes, another on opens.
-Good things come out of bad things.
-When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
-You learn better by making mistakes.
-Always be aware of your surroundings.

7. SWBAT generate a theme of a text and compare two texts in reference to that theme. (R.L. 8.2)
Short Response Prompt: How does the theme “_________” apply to both Peak’s story thus far and Gulu’s story? Support your answer using at least four details from the text – two for Peak, two for Gulu.