LEQ: How can the events in a story lead to the theme? How can we determine theme by analyzing cha...

1. 1st Learning Choice

1.1. Instruction

1.1.1. Watch Learn Zillion video

1.2. Activity

1.3. Choose 5 out 10 of the Aesop's fables and determine their theme

1.4. Mastery

1.4.1. Smarter Balanced written response

2. 2nd Learning Choice

2.1. Instruction

2.1.1. Read and watch Rapunzel video

2.2. Practice /Activity

2.2.1. Research on of the Gods and Goddesses

2.3. Mastery Skill

2.3.1. After choosing a God or Goddess, students will choose a story and identify the theme.

3. 3rd Learning Choice

3.1. Instruction

3.1.1. Watch video about theme

3.2. Practice/Activity

3.2.1. Read slides and write down what you think the theme of each story is.

3.3. Mastery Skill

3.3.1. Students will write their own short story that indicates a clear theme. (Story can be short like ones modeled in above activity.