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Comparing & Contrasting Themes/Topics

English Language Arts, Grade 4

 
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TOPIC PATTERN OF EVENTS THEME/MORAL The topic is the subject of the story. Examples: • heroism • growing up • the environment • being a teenager • trickster tale • tragedy • racism • relationships The pattern of events is what happens in the story. Examples: • striving towards a goal • overcoming obstacles • solving a mystery • resolving a problem • going on a journey • flight & pursuit • coming of age • personal growth The theme of a story is its central idea or message about life. Examples: • struggle against nature • friendship requires effort • crime does not pay • love is a worthy pursuit • overcoming adversity • death is a part of life • importance of family • sacrifice brings reward COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright MMXIII NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4355 How do readers use themes, topics and patterns of events to compare and contrast stories?
TOPIC PATTERN OF EVENTS THEME/MORAL TOPIC PATTERN OF EVENTS THEME/MORAL Text 1: _____________________ Text 2: _____________________ COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright MMXIII NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4355 Can you use themes, topics & patterns of events to compare and contrast stories?
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