Introduction
THEME is the moral, central message, and the lesson the author wants the reader to learn. A theme is a lesson that can be applied to your own life.
STANDARD: Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text. (LAFS.3.RL.1.2)
Task
- You will practice identifying themes/ central messages/ morals.
- You will read and analyze at least two texts and think about the lesson the author wants you to learn.
- You will use the information gained to thoroughly complete a graphic organizer and answer theme- related questions using explicit and implicit details.
*** REMEMBER ***
A theme is NOT the same as the main idea.
A theme is NOT one word.
A theme is NOT a summary of the plot.
A theme IS a sentence that can be used in your life or in a similar text.
Process
- Review the THEME CENTER RUBRIC and the ANCHOR CHART.
- Log on to www.tumblebooks.com (user name: bcs password: reads)
- Click the “Common Core” tab at the top.
- Select the “Reading: Literature” tab below.
- Locate “3.RL.2” and select it.
- Select a text you would like to read and listen to it.
- Complete the “Searching For A Theme” graphic organizer. You can replay the text. *Be sure to think about the story elements BUT focus more on the lesson of the story.
Evaluation
SHOW THAT YOU “GET THE MESSAGE”!!!
- Review the same Tumblebooks text explored in “The Process”.
- Take a “Theme Evaluation” sheet and write your name on it.
- Thoroughly read each question on the Theme Evaluation sheet and use the RAP strategy to respond.
Conclusion
THEME EVALUATION
LAFS.3.RL.1.2
Central Message, Lesson, Or Moral