Finding Theme in Literature
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 30 min· 6.rl.2.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine a theme of a literary text.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 6:18
Understanding theme | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A theme is an important idea that is woven throughout a story; it is not the plot or the summary, but something a little deeper.
- 2
Themes are universal, meaning anyone can relate to them, and they can often be discovered by asking big questions about what the characters learned and how they changed.
- 3
In the story of Anansi, a theme could be that anyone can have a good idea or that wisdom is inside all of us.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is one possible theme of the Anansi the Spider story described in the video? Explain your answer using evidence from the story.”
Complete Lesson Package
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