Explain the development of stated or implied theme(s) throughout a literary text.
: Where the development of multiple themes is being explained, the themes may come from the same or multiple literary texts.
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Course Title222 |
| 5010030: | Functional Basic Skills in Communications-Elementary (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
| 5010046: | Language Arts - Grade Five (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
| 7710016: | Access Language Arts - Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 5011050: | Library Skills/Information Literacy Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
| 5010024: | Basic Skills in Reading 3-5 (Specifically in versions: 2021 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
| 5010105: | Introduction to Debate Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2020 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
| 5010016: | English for Speakers of Other Languages Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2022 and beyond (current)) |
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| So What? What's the Big Deal about the "Star-Spangled Banner"? | To understand the overarching themes of freedom and resiliency in the United States of American, students will identify and analyze the figurative language in the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” which turned into our National Anthem. After close reading and group consensus conversation, and possible extension exploration & research, a written or digital presentation which demonstrates students understanding of the “Star-Spangled Banner’s” significance as a symbol of the United States will be the resulting work product of this integrated lesson plan. |
| Pourquoi Challenge | During this lesson, students will learn about analyzing literary elements to see how they contribute to the plot and explaining themes of a text through Pourquoi tales. Students will identify these elements and use them to explain the development of themes in Pourquoi tales. Students will use their understanding of these elements to write their own narrative tale. |
| Fantastic Fable for Teamwork | In this lesson, students will read and analyze the literary elements of the Aesop fable “The Four Oxen and the Lion” and discuss how they contribute to the plot. Students will then explain the development of the theme(s) of the fable based on their analysis of the literary elements. Students will discuss their findings in whole-and small-group settings. The lesson will culminate in an argumentative essay in which students answer the question: "Why didn't the oxen work together and how could they have changed their behavior to do so?" |
| Comparing/Contrasting Character Traits and the Approaches to Two Themes | In this lesson, students will compare and contrast literary elements of two literary texts "The Enchanted Sticks" and "The Story of Wang Li." They will use the literary elements of each text to determine the development of each theme. Students will then research stories that have similar themes to the ones they’ve discussed in the lesson. |
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| "The Wizard of Oz" 5th Grade Unit | This is a fifth grade unit on the novel The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The unit explores fantasy fiction, setting, effects of character decisions, plot, conflict, and theme. The student packet that accompanies the unit includes graphic organizers and worksheets to assist with reinforcing the unit concepts. |
| "Dogs Don't Tell Jokes" 5th Grade Unit | This is a fifth grade novel unit on Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Louis Sachar. A variety of concepts are explored throughout the unit, including genre, characters, relationships, prediction, textual evidence, plot conflict, and theme. The student packet provides graphic organizers and worksheets that can assist with implementing the unit concepts. |
| Riding Freedom 5th Grade Unit | This is a fifth grade unit on the historical fiction novel Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan. Several concepts regarding the novel are explored, including genre, setting, real-world connections, and effects of a character's past. The student packet and accompanying materials provide ample opportunities for practice. |
| The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 5th Grade Unit | This is a fifth grade novel unit on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. The unit incorporates instruction relating to the novel's setting, characters, plot, and theme - as well as the basic elements of fantasy fiction. The student packet that accompanies the unit provides some additional structure for the lesson content. |
| Maniac Magee 5th Grade Unit | This is a fifth grade unit on the novel Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Graphic organizers, charts, comprehension and vocabulary worksheets, and authentic collaborative activities are used to enhance interaction with the novel. Several concepts are pursued, including theme, conflict, relationships, plot, and characters. |
