Opening: For the past two weeks, we have discussed THEME using the conflict of a text. Today we will identify THEME using quotes and actions of the character to reveal the theme of a text.
Instruction: Today we will learn how to use quotes from text, characters’ actions, and dialogue to determine a theme.
We will read Ch. 4 of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with a graphic organizer to jot down quotes from text, characters' actions, and dialogue to support determining a theme. Students will stop and identify character actions, thoughts, and dialogue that reveal theme on the organizer.
Work Session:
-Read Ch. 4 of Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan as a class.
-Students will stop and identify character actions, thoughts, and dialogue that reveal theme on the organizer.
Closing: Complete Hero's Journey Packet & Essay