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Harcourt Journeys: Comprehension Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Unit 1: Lesson 4 Skill – Theme Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Part 1: Introduce Comprehension Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The theme is the main idea, moral, or message, of the story. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

It’s the idea that the writer is trying to get across. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Part of your job as a reader is to understand what the author is trying to say. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Writers seldom come out and tell you, “Hey reader, this is what I want you to know.” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

You have to figure out the theme on your own based on the clues from the story. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Here are some tips to help you identify theme. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

ASK YOURSELF: What is the TOPIC or BIG IDEA? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Themes are usually about BIG IDEAS like….. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

freedom Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

bravery Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

trust Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

courage Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

strength Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

friendship Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

family Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

teamwork Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

helping others Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

man vs. nature Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

good vs. evil Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott You can FIND these BIG IDEAS in the….

title Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

first paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

last paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

any repeated words or ideas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Pay attention to what the CHARACTERS say and do. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Characters’ actions can help readers determine the author’s message. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott THINK: What life lessons are the characters trying to teach me?

TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

After looking for BIG IDEAS and looking at the CHARACTER’S ACTIONS, DECIDE ON THE THEME. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Remember, the theme is not the topic, but a POINT made about the topic. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The theme is usually an important lesson that the author wants you to learn. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott