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Theme Garden
Students grow their understanding of theme by creating a colorful garden. As they identify the story's lesson, they'll use character actions, key events, and text evidence to help each flower bloom with meaning.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Easy Prep
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the theme or the central message of the storyÂ
- Identify key events that help reveal the themeÂ
- Analyze characters' actions, choices, and experiencesÂ
- Use text evidence to support the identified themeÂ
- Explain how story details connect to the theme
- Organize the theme and supporting details in a Theme Graden
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- Printable lesson PDF
- Construction Paper (optional)
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