After a reading lesson on theme, or the main message the author is trying to tell, we read the March book of month Big Chickens. Next, my 2nd grade students were told to think about the lessons the characters learned and what they felt the theme of the book was. Students learned that good readers can argue what made them decide on the theme by providing specific details in the story that led them to believe this. Posted above are several students who did a great job of writing the theme and explaining what details from the story supported their thinking.
This assignment is a simple way children can respond to a book. However, it is an extremely meaningful way to encourage children to think deeper about a story. Please encourage your child to always think about the theme as they read and explain what led them to this conclusion.
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