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Teaching theme is not an easy task! Not only do students need to have a strong comprehension of the story's elements (like plot, setting, and characters), but they also have to be able to make inferences to find the author's message, since most themes are not overtly stated by the author. So, what are some of my favorite activities for helping kids understand theme? I'll list a number of them here. 1. Make an Anchor Chart Anchor charts are a great way to make learning visual and to have a record that kids can refer to when they need a bit of extra support. Theme may be defined in a number of ways. To me, the theme is the author's message or what he/she wants the reader to take away/learn from the story. It is a BIG idea, with a real-world or universal concern and can be applied to anyone. Besides talking about what a theme is, you'll also want to go over what it isn't. For example, some kids confuse the main idea of the story with its theme. To help students understand the difference, it's helpful to use stories that everyone in the class knows, like previous read alouds or classic stories like The Three Little Pigs. You can take each story and discuss the main idea (what the story was mostly about - specific to the story) vs. the theme (the lesson the author wants the reader to know - not specific to the story), to contrast the two ideas. The second area of confusion for some kids is that the theme is not specific to the characters in the story. In the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, for example. The theme would not be that...A little mouse named Chrysanthemum learned to accept the uniqueness of her name. The theme would be larger than the book and would be something like...It's important to accept oneself. Also, you'll want to explain to your students that often times, a book has multiple themes and there are several answers which work equally well to describe a book's theme. Since theme is very subjective, I tell students that I will accept any answer, as long as they have the text evidence to prove it. For example, in the book, Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, one might argue that the theme is about friendship, another might say family, or even courage, or kindness. Any one of these themes would be right, and counted as such, since they each fit the story and could be supported by text evidence. 2. Use Pixar Shorts to Practice Theme Besides the sheer enjoyment which comes from watching these mini-films, your students can learn a lot about reading concepts from these. They're great for ELL students or for struggling readers, and for all readers really since the text complexity piece is removed. You can find these clips on YouTube, but you'll want to make sure to preview them first, so you're more familiar with the plot and are able to focus on theme questions. Here are some of my favorite Pixar Shorts for teaching theme: Piper Partly Cloudy Lava Boundin' 3. Use Mentor Texts Mentor texts are one of my go-to teaching tools as picture books are able to portray examples of just about any reading concept you need to teach. One thing I like to do when using mentor texts for theme, is to vary the types of questions I ask. Rather than always saying What is the theme?, I might ask... What is the deeper meaning of this story? After reading this book, what do you think matters to this author? Which idea from the story do you think might stay with you? What did the author want people to learn from this story?... Once kids answer, you might say, Ah...so that's the theme! Some of my current mentor text favorites for theme include the following: Ish by Peter H. Reynolds I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James Howe Journey by Aaron Becker (a wordless book) Beautiful Oops by Barry Saltzberg The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Pete and Pickles by Berkeley Breathed If you're looking for more titles, I have a FREE Mentor Text List for Literature which includes a page on theme which you can download from my TpT store. 4. Use Posters with Themes to Chart Book Themes I like to choose 8 - 10 common themes and place posters of them in the classroom. These are included in my Theme unit but you could easily make them yourself if you'd like. After we finish a class novel, a read aloud, or a mentor text as part of a mini-lesson, I like to have the kids discuss the theme of the book. Once we decide on the theme, I place a miniaturized copy of the book's cover (about 3 x 3 inches or so) under the correct theme poster. You can also make the posters more interactive by allowing kids to write titles of books they have recently read on sticky notes, under the posters as well. 5. Use Songs to Practice Finding the Theme I love to add music to the classroom whenever possible. Not only does it add instant motivation for some kids, but it is also just good for them in so many ways. There are lots of songs you can use to teach theme, from current pop songs to oldies, rap songs, and country songs. While all of these work well, I especially enjoy using Disney songs. Disney songs are easily recognized for some kids, have catchy, fun tunes, and have lyrics that need no censoring (yay!). You can easily find the lyrics online to project on a smartboard or document projector, and the song clips may be found on YouTube, Here are some of my favorite Disney songs which work well for theme: Hakuna Matata from Lion King Just Keep Swimming from Finding Dory Reflection from Mulan Let it Go from Frozen Something There from Beauty and the Beast A Whole New World from Aladdin 6. Introduce Short Texts Using Task Cards Using task cards for theme gives your students a great deal of practice in a short period of time, which makes them a perfect way to begin to practice finding the theme using text. I love the fact that students can read multiple task card stories and practice finding the theme 20 - 30 times, in the time it might take to read a story and find the theme once. You can do task cards as a center activity, to play Scoot, or as a whole class scavenger hunt. One thing I like to do for the scavenger hunt is to make sure everyone has a partner and to pair stronger readers with struggling readers. 7. Add Some Writing After students have worked on theme for a week or two, I like to have students create their own short stories which show a strong theme, without directly stating it. This changes each student's role from a theme finder, to a theme creator and gives students insight into how authors create a situation that allows a theme to unfold. When I introduce this project, we refer back to the task cards we just completed, as an example of story length and rich content. In a matter of 2 - 3 paragraphs, students learn that they can include enough information to let our readers know our message. After students are finished creating these short stories, it's fun to share them in some way, to give more theme practice. Sometimes I have students meet in small groups to share out, with group members guessing the theme. Other years, I leave a stack on my desk and grab several if we have a few minutes. Either the students or I read the short story out loud, and the class discusses the theme. 8. Move to Passages, Short Stories, and Novels. Once we have scaffolded a great foundation for the understanding of theme, there comes a point where kids have to move on to text which is more challenging. I like to use page-long passages which I have created, before using short stories, and ultimately novels. If you're looking for some ready made materials to help you teach theme, here's a packet I love to use which works well for 4th and 5th Graders. Click here to read more about the Theme unit. Want some more teaching ideas and activities to teach theme? Click here to read Teaching Themes in Literature. If you like this post, make sure to share it with a teacher friend! Thanks so much for stopping by! 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Would you like to play a game? Gameplay is huge these days from video games, a resurgence in board games, group outings to escape rooms, and breakout games. BUT instead of playing the game, what if your students design their own escape room? ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING*** See below for more details on using it with Google Slides. Build Your Own Escape Room does just that. It turns students into the game makers! Students get to design and build a 3D ESCAPE ROOM and develop a game simulation where players must solve math problems to escape the room. This project based learning activity focuses on designing using multiple academic elements, using problem solving skills, and collaborating in the classroom. It allows for easy differentiation, so students can work at a pace they will be successful at. This PBL is highly interchangeable and can be differentiated between levels and concepts with individual students or as a whole classroom. Teachers have complete control and can use portions of this or the entire resource. -This PBL can be used to support ANY concept or skill students are working on. For example: If the class is doing a unit on fractions the students would be asked to write math problems about FRACTIONS. Teachers and users will need to decide what concepts they want students to create problems for (and solve). -Or use the Alternate version to apply and understand AREA and Perimeter. There a TWO versions: -The GAME version: This version DOES NOT work on specific concepts. Teachers are allowed to choose which concepts they want students to create math problems for (and solve). This means this PBL can be used throughout the math curriculum. It can be used to review concepts, show student understanding, and even as a form of assessment. For example: If the class is doing a unit on fractions the students would be asked to write math problems about FRACTIONS. Standard version (Math game play) -Use pages 9-46. -If you’re printing but don’t want to include all the instructions (which you could project instead) use pages 9, 12, 14-19, 21-24 (or 25-27), 30-34, 38-46. -The ALTERNATE version: Focuses on area, perimeter, and geometry. Use this version to build and apply those concepts and skills. Alternate EXTRA (Area, Perimeter, & Writing only) -In this order use pages 9, 48, 14-19, 28-39, 49-57. DO THE WHOLE THING -Use pages 9-46, 49-57 -If you’re printing but don’t want to include all the instructions (which you could project instead) use pages 9, 12, 14-19, 21-24 (or 25-27), 30-34, 38-46, 50-57. With this resource students WILL CREATE a miniature 3D version of an escape room. The sizes of the room will all be the same, but each student will create a unique version based on their own ideas, imagination, and application of skills. Students design a room that contains ten or more different pieces of furnishings (all in one place) and each piece has a correlating math problem (also created by the student). The math problems will vary based on teacher choice or by choosing the area and perimeter version. This PBL includes extensions ideas, STEM opportunities, and art elements. ART and STEM This project based learning activity can also be used for art class or incorporated with STEM based inquiry classrooms --------- WHAT'S INSIDE: 6 About this Resource 9 Cover Page and Introduction 12 Escape To-Do List 13 Getting Started 14 Escape Room Parts 15 Pick A Theme 16 Pick The Items 19 Item List, Final Choices 21 Make the Problems, Intro 22 Make the Problems, Cards 28 Escape Room Parts 30 Rough Draft Instructions and Blueprints 32 Final Version 35 Finishing Touches -Exterior Design -3D, Building Furnishings 40 Play the Game 47 Alternate/Extra Versions 48 Alt. To-Do List 49 Spec Room, Area & Perimeter 52 Escape Issues 56 Write the Room 58 Reflections and Rubrics -two versions to choose from 66 Making the Room (with images) WHAT'S INSIDE, a deeper look: What the students will do--Regular Version FIRST: Directions Read ALL the directions for the ESCAPE ROOM. Refer back to them as much as you need. SECOND: Pick a Theme Pick a THEME for your escape room. The theme is important because it will be the basis for how you design the room. THIRD: Pick the Items: Choose 10-20 items that will be included in the room that match with the theme you chose. Be creative! FOURTH: Make the Problems: For each ITEM you choose, create a math problem to go with it. Each problem will be created on task cards that are included. The type of problems will be decided by the teacher. FIFTH: Rough Draft Room: Create a rough draft of the escape room that includes all the items you chose along with your matching theme. SIXTH: Build The Room: Build the three dimensional ESCAPE ROOM. SEVENTH: Finishing Touches Design the EXTERIOR of the room and create 3D furnishings. EIGHTH: Play the Game Challenge your classmates to escape your room. WHAT'S INSIDE, a deeper look: What the students will do--Alternate Version Directions: Read ALL the directions for the ESCAPE ROOM. Refer back to them as much as you need. Pick a Theme: Pick a THEME for your escape room. The theme is important because it will be the basis for how you design the room. Pick the Items: Choose 10-20 items that will be included in the room that match with the theme you chose. Rough Draft Room: Create a rough draft of the escape room that includes all the items you chose and the matching theme. Build the Room: Build the three dimensional ESCAPE ROOM. Finishing Touches: Design the EXTERIOR of the room and create 3D furnishings for the room. This gives the rooms a completely finished feeling. Spec Room: Find the area, perimeter, and shape of all ITEMS you created. (teacher choice) Escape the Room: Students must create area and perimeter math problems based on the information inside their rooms. (teacher choice) Write the Room: Write the history of this room and why it is so significant. (teacher choice) - - - - - - Materials Needed: -computer paper -card stock (optional for the house building) -crayons and colored pencils -scissors -tape and glue Time: The time frame for completing this project will vary greatly. If you are planning to complete it in a week, give 45-60 minutes per day or longer. All students will work at different rates, but by the end of the week students should be finishing the required steps (1-8) or trying some of the additional tasks. -Time can vary based on many factors. --This PBL focuses on pushing students to explore, create, design, and research a decade while applying problem solving techniques and collaborating with others. It allows for easy differentiation, so students can work at a pace they will be successful at. There are steps and procedures to assist students through this project, but the work and results will be determined by their ideas that each students adds. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!*** ACCESSING THIS DIGITAL RESOURCE There are two pdf files included in the zip file. To access the digital file for Google Slide open the file with the title "digital" in it. Then click the hyperlink included on the first page (inside the yellow box) to access the file online. What you need to get started: 1. Download Link for the Google Slide Product 2. Have access to the Internet and a Google Account. (FREE) 3. Open the file on your own Google Drive and engage while in the edit mode. 4. Printer access to print out the finished product. (OPTIONAL). Beginning your Google Slides Project: Before you begin editing/filling in your project, it is VERY important to first make a copy of the file, on your own Google Drive. Once you make a copy of the original file it will enable you to make some changes. This includes deleting pages, order, adding more text boxes/shapes. After creating a copy of the resource you can decide which slides you would like to include and which ones to delete before you assign this as an assignment. ********* See More Projects in my custom category: PROJECT BASED LEARNING MORE LIKE THIS: ZOO DESIGN: Area, Perimeter, Map Skills, Project Based Learning, & More! 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