Identifying and Developing Theme

Grade 9ELA45 min

aligned to Rl.9-10.2 Determine A Theme Of A Text And Analyze In Detail Its Development Over The Course Of The Text, Including How It Emerges And Is Shaped And Refined By Specific Details; Provide An Objective Summary Of The Text.

Learning Objective

I can analyze the development of a theme in a text, explaining how specific details shape and refine it, and provide an objective summary of the text.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How To Find A Theme

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Practice

14 min

12 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œIdentify a theme present in the story of "Little Red Riding Hood." Explain how at least two specific details from the story contribute to the development of this theme. Consider a film you have recently watched. What is a possible theme of this film? Describe how the actions or journey of the main character develop this theme throughout the movie. ”

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