Identifying Theme
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Rl4.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine a theme of a text and analyze its development.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 6:18
Understanding theme | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Two crucial thinking steps that can lead us to a deeper meaning of literature are practicing insight and acknowledging complexity.
- 2
Insight is the ability to arrive at an intuitive understanding of a big idea using only small clues to get there.
- 3
To acknowledge complexity in your writing, refrain from making broad generalizations about a text or establishing quick, simple judgements about a character.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is a possible theme of the Anansi the Spider story from the video, and how is that theme developed throughout the story? Provide at least two specific examples from the story to support your answer.”
Complete Lesson Package
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