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Theme Snapshot
Students become reading photographers as they "capture" key moments from a story to determine its theme. By focusing on important events, character actions, and text evidence, they'll uncover the lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.
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
- Capture the theme and supporting evidence in a Theme Snapshot
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- Printable lesson PDF
- Construction paper (optional)
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