What is the difference between a theme and a summary?

A theme is a universal message or lesson, while a summary is a brief account of the story's events.

According to the video, what makes a theme 'universal'?

A universal theme is one that anyone can relate to, regardless of their background or experiences.

How did the characters grow and change?

Anansi was trying to gather all the wisdom in the world into a clay pot.

Anansi learned that even if he had all the wisdom, others could still have better ideas, and he apologized for losing his temper.

7th GradeELA90 min

I can determine a theme of a text and explain how it is revealed through specific details.

7 min

Understanding theme | Reading | Khan Academy

Khan Academy

18 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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A theme is an important idea woven throughout a story, linking a big idea about our world with the action of a text.
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Themes are universal, meaning anyone can relate to them, and they answer questions the story is trying to explore.
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In the story of Anansi, a theme could be that anyone can have a good idea or that wisdom is inside all of us.

27 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“What is one theme of the story of Anansi and the pot of wisdom? Explain how Anansi's actions and the events in the story reveal this theme.”

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