Identifying Story Theme in Dora’s Time to Shine by Aurora Colon Garcia

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Theme:

Identifying the Theme of a Story

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

1–2 class periods including time to read the story

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards:
Reading/Language Arts:
3.1 Reading
   A. Concepts About Print
   E. Reading Strategies
   F. Vocabulary and Concept Development
   G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Read and discuss the book Dora’s Time to Shine by Aurora Colon Garcia literally and analytically.
  • Complete a Thematic Map graphic organizer.
  • Identify the main theme of the story and examples from the story to support the theme.
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