Close Reading: Determining the Theme

In this close reading lesson, students will read Tops & Bottoms, adapted by Janet Stevens, focusing on the lessons that the characters learn as a result of their actions throughout the text.
Resource ID#: 74571 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: close reading, folktales, lesson, character analysis, story elements, theme
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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