Finding Theme in Stories
Grade 5th Grade · ELA · 25 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.5.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine a theme of a story from details in the 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 and links a big idea about our world with the action of a text.
- 2
The theme of the story of Anansi the spider could be that anyone can have a good idea or wisdom is inside all of us.
- 3
To discover the theme, ask yourself: What did the characters learn? How did they grow and change? Why did the characters act the way they did?
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is a possible theme of the story about Anansi the spider? Explain your answer using details from the story.”
Complete Lesson Package
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