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Theme Puzzle

Students discover the theme by identifying key events, character actions, and important details before putting the puzzle together. This interactive craft helps students understand how different parts of a story work together to reveal its central message. 

K-2

45 Minutes

Easy Prep

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Learning Objectives
  • Identify the theme or the central message of the story 
  • Determine the important events and details that reveal the theme 
  • Use text evidence to support the chosen theme 
  • Explain how characters actions and experiences connect them to the theme 
  • Distinguish between the topic and theme of a story 
  • Connect story details together to complete a Theme Puzzle
Materials Needed
  • White cardstock paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue sticks
  • Pencils
  • Crayons or markers
  • Printable lesson PDF
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