1. Harcourt Journeys: Comprehension Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

2. Theme: Part 1: PowerPoint LessonPowerPoint Lesson Part 2: Projectable 4.2Projectable 4.2 Part 3: Practice Book Page 37Practice Book Page 37 Practice Book Page 38 Part 4: Leveled Practice Page 17Leveled Practice Page 17 Leveled Practice Page 18 Leveled Practice Page 20 Leveled Practice Page 21 Leveled Practice Page 23 Leveled Practice Page 24 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

4. Part 1: Introduce Comprehension Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

14. freedom Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

15. bravery Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

16. trust Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

17. courage Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

18. strength Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

19. friendship Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

20. family Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

21. teamwork Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

22. helping others Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

23. man vs. nature Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

24. good vs. evil Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

26. title Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

27. first paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

28. last paragraph Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

29. any repeated words or ideas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

30. TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

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

34. TIP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

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

38. Watch these videos and see if you can figure out the theme. Study Island: https://www56.studyisland.com/lessWin.cfm?lcfid=1 &CFID=6499046&CFTOKEN=99591698&QGID=20696 0&TempID=39013&SeqNum=1&showComment=1 https://www56.studyisland.com/lessWin.cfm?lcfid=1 &CFID=6499046&CFTOKEN=99591698&QGID=20696 0&TempID=39013&SeqNum=1&showComment=1 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

39. Study Island Practice: https://www56.studyisland.co m/options.cfm?lcfid=1&CFID= 6499046&CFTOKEN=99591698 https://www56.studyisland.co m/options.cfm?lcfid=1&CFID= 6499046&CFTOKEN=99591698 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

40. Watch these videos and see if you can figure out the theme. http://kmott.wikispaces.com/Unit+1 +Lesson+4+Materials Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

45. Part 2: Projectables Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

46. Projectable 4.2 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

50. Part 3: Guided Practice Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

51. Turn your Practice Book to page 37. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

54. Now turn your Practice Book to page 38. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

57. Part 4: Independent Practice Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

58. See Handout; page 17 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

61. See Handout; page 18 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

64. See Handout; page 20 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

67. See Handout; page 21 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

70. See Handout; page 23 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

73. See Handout; page 24 in Grab and Go Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

76. How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott