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Harcourt Journeys: Comprehension Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Unit 1: Lesson 4 Skill – Theme Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Part 1: Introduce Comprehension Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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The theme is the main idea, moral, or message, of the story. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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It’s the idea that the writer is trying to get across. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Part of your job as a reader is to understand what the author is trying to say. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Writers seldom come out and tell you, “Hey reader, this is what I want you to know.” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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You have to figure out the theme on your own based on the clues from the story. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Here are some tips to help you identify theme. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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ASK YOURSELF: What is the TOPIC or BIG IDEA? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Themes are usually about BIG IDEAS like….. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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freedom Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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bravery Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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trust Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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courage Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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strength Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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friendship Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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family Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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teamwork Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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helping others Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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man vs. nature Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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good vs. evil Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott You can FIND these BIG IDEAS in the….
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title Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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first paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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last paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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any repeated words or ideas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Pay attention to what the CHARACTERS say and do. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Characters’ actions can help readers determine the author’s message. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott THINK: What life lessons are the characters trying to teach me?
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TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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After looking for BIG IDEAS and looking at the CHARACTER’S ACTIONS, DECIDE ON THE THEME. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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Remember, the theme is not the topic, but a POINT made about the topic. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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The theme is usually an important lesson that the author wants you to learn. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott
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