Day 25: 10/8/19 - A Day: Analyzing Theme

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a Theme Tree & glue it on to the very next page in your ELA Notebook

Homework: 

• Complete Theme Analysis Graphic Organizer for Freak the Mighty

Activity #1

Identifying Theme

Standards 

• RL6.2 Determine a theme, and how it is conveyed through particular details. 

Review Notes  & New Vocabulary:
What is "Theme"?

Many people confuse "Theme" & "Subject"

Difference Between a Theme and a Subject

Subject is a topic that is found in a literary work, while a theme is an opinion or statement expressed on the subject that the reader can apply to their own life.

For example:

The subject of courage 

Theme = Courage comes in all sizes. 
or 
It takes courage to overcome obstacles in life.

It is up to the reader to determine the theme of a literary work by analyzing the characters, conflicts, and plot.

We can...

1. identify the topics within a short video clip.
2. select evidence to help us determine a theme
3. determine a theme.

Directions for whole group: While you watch Christian the Lion:

1. Use your notes from yesterday to begin thinking about what topics you see
2. Write the topics on the trunk

Vocabulary to know prior to watching
Harrods = exotic pet shop
Vicar = a representative from the church
Flat = apartment
Undaunted = not discouraged by difficulty or danger

After watching:

3. Write the details/text evidence from the video on the leaves.
4. Connect the topics with the details to determine a theme.

Activity #2

Now it's your turn to Analyze Theme

Standards 

• RL6.2 Determine a theme, and how it is conveyed through particular details. 

Work with your small group to complete the following practice

I Can...

1. determine a theme of a short story.
2. select evidence to support my reasoning.

Directions:

• Pick whichever passages you want
• Read the passage out loud with your group
• Collaborate about the topics within each.
• Determine what you think the theme is and record your response on the line provided.
• Support your thinking with evidence from the text. 
• Complete as many as you can, but work carefully.
• You will hand in your work as a classwork grade.

Responses will be scored using a 4 point scale for each response completed.

• 2 points for each valid theme written correctly in a complete sentence.
• 2 points for identifying relevant evidence written in complete sentences.

Review I-Chart Expectations for Small Group Work

Homework:

Complete the Theme Tree Graphic Organizer using Freak the Mighty.

1. Write topics on the trunk of the tree

2. Write your evidence on the leaves (there is room for 3-4 pieces of evidence from the text. These may be in your own words, or direct quotes)

3. Write the theme on the lines.

RTI - D day

Closer Analysis of Theme

Standards 

• RL6.2 Determine a theme, and how it is conveyed through particular details. 

Directions:

1. Today we will be working in small groups to practice identifying a Theme within a text