Finding Theme
Lesson
The students will be able to determine the theme of a story by recalling key details that support the theme. The students will know what theme is, how to rely on key details in the story, and what...
Grade(s): 3
Subject(s): English Language Arts
Year: 2015
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The students will be able to determine the theme of a story by recalling key details that support the theme. The students will know what theme is, how to rely on key details in the story, and what...
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