Story Themes and Language
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Objective
I can determine a theme of a story from details in the text, including how characters respond to challenges.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
22 questions
What is figurative language? Explain in your own words.
Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The sun smiled down on us. B) He is a shining star. C) She is as brave as a lion. D) The alarm clock screamed at me.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In a story, a girl loses her favorite toy at the park. She searches everywhere but can't find it. She feels sad but then decides to draw a picture of the toy to remember it. What is a possible theme of this story? A boy is new to school and feels lonely because he doesn't know anyone. He tries out for the soccer team, even though he's not very good. He doesn't make the team, but he makes some friends who admire his effort. What is a possible theme of this story?”
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