Theme and Key

Details
 Overview: 3 days

1 2 3
Introduction Projects Presentations
Anchor Chart Wrap Up
Work day discussion
Book

Turn and Talk

 Day 1

Learning
Target:
I can find the theme and explain how it is supported by
key details to summarize a text
 The Boy Who Cried Wolf:

➢ Raise your hand if you

have read this book?

➢ Raise your hand if you

have heard of this book
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So what was the
theme?
❖ Honesty
- Why?

➢ What other
books or texts
have you read?
What are there
themes?
 Theme:

- A Theme is supported by
key details in a text

- Give examples of key

details that support
different themes.
Anchor Chart

What are key details?

 Discuss: turn and talk

How understanding themes Why is it important to Think: What books

can make reading more understand the theme or have you read that
meaningful and enjoyable. central idea of a text? How have a theme
does it enhance your reading
experience?
 Day 2: Work day

Learning
Target:
I can find the theme and explain how it is supported by
key details to summarize a text

➢ Go over learning target

before we start
 Before we start:
Remember:
➢ Posters, crayons, Ask questions
markers, scissors, and
other materials in the Respect ideas: everyone has
back room to contribute if your working
in a group!
➢ If you’re stuck, ask for Respect classroom materials
help!
Stay on task

Have fun!
 Projects:
Option 1: Group
Create a visual representation,
such as a poster or drawing, that
captures the main theme and
key details discussed in the
lesson. Have them present their
creations to the class and explain
their choices.
30 minutes
Option 2: Individual
Create your own story or
passage and include a
theme. Explain how key
details in your writing
support the chosen theme.
 Day 3: Presentations and
Wrap Up

For presenters: For audience: think of..

➔ positive comments about

Explain:
each groups posters or
- Which option you chose
stories, one interesting
- Choices
thing learned or liked, and
- Main theme
other questions the
- Key details
students might have.
Speak: loud and clear! ➔ Respect your classmates
and keep your eyes up
Class discussion:
➢ Can you make
connections to your
own life experiences?

➢ Any Questions