Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Determining the Theme in a Text

Published byJonathan Tobias Nøhr Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Determining the Theme in a Text"— Presentation transcript:

1 Determining the Theme in a Text
Mrs. Lawrence’s Class Fourth Grade

2 What is our learning focus?
Reading Standard Essential Question ELACC4RL9: Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literatures from different cultures. How can I compare and contrast themes in stories, myths, and traditional literature?

3

4 What is a theme?

5 Common Themes in Text Acceptance Courage Perseverance Cooperation Compassion Honesty Kindness Loyalty

6 Identifying the Theme Video

7 Let’s practice finding the theme

Download ppt "Determining the Theme in a Text"

Similar presentations

Folktales Tall Tale Legend Myth Fable. Traditional Literature- Fable The characters are usually animals that have human qualities. One animal usually.

Folktales Tall Tale Legend Myth Fable. Traditional Literature- Fable The characters are usually animals that have human qualities. One animal usually.
Literature examples of Comparison think-sheets. Story TitleAuthor Event Synectics © 2003 Edwin Ellis Graphicorganizers.com Name: An event that happened.

Literature examples of Comparison think-sheets. Story TitleAuthor Event Synectics © 2003 Edwin Ellis Graphicorganizers.com Name: An event that happened.
What is Theme?.

What is Theme?.
Central Idea vs. Theme Unit 3: Survival. What is central idea? CENTRAL IDEA refers to what the text is mainly about. Central idea is NOT the topic of.

Central Idea vs. Theme Unit 3: Survival. What is central idea? CENTRAL IDEA refers to what the text is mainly about. Central idea is NOT the topic of.
ET: What is a creation story. What are myths. What are they used for

ET: What is a creation story. What are myths. What are they used for
DESCRIBE the CHARACTER TRAITS you would like all students in your school to demonstrate consistently in their behavior.

DESCRIBE the CHARACTER TRAITS you would like all students in your school to demonstrate consistently in their behavior.
Compare and Contrast 4 th Grade4 th Grade. Common Core Standards RL.4.6 – Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes, topics and patterns of.

Compare and Contrast 4 th Grade4 th Grade. Common Core Standards RL.4.6 – Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes, topics and patterns of.
Maria Noyola LTEC 4100 University of North Texas Spring 2010.

Maria Noyola LTEC 4100 University of North Texas Spring 2010.
Animals in The Amazon Rainforest By Heidi Miles. Lesson Plan for Grades 3-5  This lesson provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors.

Animals in The Amazon Rainforest By Heidi Miles. Lesson Plan for Grades 3-5  This lesson provides students with an opportunity to learn about the behaviors.
Myths & Stories from the Americas Unit created by Lisa Witherington, Pulaski County School System, 2006 Standards addressed: SS6G4 – Student will describe.

Myths & Stories from the Americas Unit created by Lisa Witherington, Pulaski County School System, 2006 Standards addressed: SS6G4 – Student will describe.
WCES 4 TH Grade Dianne Bridges. ELACC4RL9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns.

WCES 4 TH Grade Dianne Bridges. ELACC4RL9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns.
Respond to Literature, Respond to Life: A Unit Plan 6 th grade Language Arts Mrs. Reyes-Guieb.

Respond to Literature, Respond to Life: A Unit Plan 6 th grade Language Arts Mrs. Reyes-Guieb.
Compare & Contrast Adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories (with prompting) K Compare & Contrast Two or more versions of the same.

Compare & Contrast Adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories (with prompting) K Compare & Contrast Two or more versions of the same.
IDENTIFYING THEME Learning Objectives  At the end of this Module, you’ll be able to:  Tell the difference between the topic of a story and the theme.

IDENTIFYING THEME Learning Objectives  At the end of this Module, you’ll be able to:  Tell the difference between the topic of a story and the theme.
5.RL.2 I can determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.

5.RL.2 I can determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.
What lesson can be learned?. What is Theme? Webster says that “theme” is…. a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic What.

What lesson can be learned?. What is Theme? Webster says that “theme” is…. a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic What.
What’s wrong with this picture? ActivityOutcomeModification Students participate in literature circle groups on the theme of friendship. Each group is.

What’s wrong with this picture? ActivityOutcomeModification Students participate in literature circle groups on the theme of friendship. Each group is.
What is special about theme?  Exploring cultural commonalties {WHY?}  Inform narratives that foster collegiate and academic connections, cultural understanding.

What is special about theme?  Exploring cultural commonalties {WHY?}  Inform narratives that foster collegiate and academic connections, cultural understanding.
4TH Grade ELA Standards.

4TH Grade ELA Standards.
Reading Informational Texts

Reading Informational Texts

Similar presentations

Ads by Google