What is Theme?
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Objective
I can figure out the big idea or message (theme) in a story.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
6 questions
What is a theme of a story?
Imagine a short story about a little bird who tries to fly before it's ready and falls, but then learns to be patient and eventually flies successfully. What could be a theme of this story?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine a story about a cat and a dog who are best friends even though they are very different. What could be a theme of this story? Imagine a story about a kid who is scared to ride a bike but then learns and has fun. What could be a theme of this story? Imagine a story about some kids who help each other clean up a park. What could be a theme of this story?”
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