Reading and Discussing Short Stories with Kids
Learning Objective
I can identify the theme of a short story and explain how it is developed through the plot.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
5 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify the theme of the story involving Emma and the thief. Explain how this theme is developed through the events that take place in the plot. Describe how Emma's actions during the encounter with the thief contribute to the development of the story's theme. Provide specific examples from the plot to support your explanation.”
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