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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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

     


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