Identifying Theme

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Objective

I can determine a theme of a text by analyzing key details.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

14 questions

1

Define "theme" as it relates to a story. How is it different from the main idea or summary?

2

The video mentions that themes are universal. What does it mean for a theme to be universal, and why is this important?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A story is about a bird who is afraid to leave its nest but eventually learns to fly and discovers the joy of exploring the world. What is a possible theme of this story? A story tells of two friends who have a disagreement and stop speaking to each other, but later realize the importance of forgiveness and repair their friendship. What is a possible theme of this story?

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