Free theme resource for grades 3-8 includes worksheets, graphic organizers, and posters. Teachers praise its effectiveness in teaching theme analysis. Created by experienced author Rachel Lynette. Follow on TpT for more resources and leave feedback for TPT credits.
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Theme is such a challenging skill to master! Here is a freebie that you can use with any story to help your students do just that.
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Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade!
NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
Hereโs what teachers are saying:
โ๏ธ “My students used this during their social issues book clubs. units. They were given their own anchor chart to refer to. It is a great scaffolded way to introduce theme and for them to start doing the thinking in their clubs.” -Susan T.
โ๏ธ “Page 2 is particularly useful in the metacognition of theme–helping break down the thought process for determining theme. I normally use this resource in class, but I was able to use it for remote instruction this year. I displayed each page of the resource on my computer screen while I recorded a voice-over on Screencastify. We applied the learning to some familiar read alouds.” -Stefani S.
โ๏ธ “Theme can be quite tricky – especially for my young 3rd graders. Thank you for sharing this useful resource!” -Natalie D.
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About the Author
Rachel Lynette is a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. She has written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Childrenโs Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. This resource reflects more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses. Thank you for respecting these terms of use.
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom.
SKU: 1627929
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Karen W. –
My students loved using this resource and found it very helpful.
Sheryl E. –
This is a great resource. My students were engaged and interested as I taught this topic.
Kathy McClure –
My students loved using the resource and they were very engaged.
Kathy McClure –
My students loved using the resource and they were very engaged.
teresa P. –
I appreciated how this resource incorporated elements of creativity and critical thinking into the lesson plans. It challenged my students to think beyond the basics and apply their knowledge in new and innovative ways
Heather Manelli –
My students were struggling to understand the theme until we used this resource. We completed some together as a class and more on their own as independent practice.
KARRIE H. –
Love the no prep and different levels. It was a great morning work substitute.
Teaching SPED is my Jam –
I recently came across the Theme Freebie on Teachers Pay Teachers, and it’s an absolute gem for educators seeking high-quality, no-prep activities. The fact that it’s offered for free is just the icing on the cake. This resource provides everything needed to teach and reinforce the concept of theme effectively. The graphic organizer is well-designed, helping students grasp the concept of theme with clarity. The anchor chart is visually appealing and serves as a handy reference for students during independent work. The worksheet complements the other materials perfectly, offering a practical application of the learned concepts. As a teacher, I appreciate the thoughtful layout and simplicity of these activities. They require minimal preparation, making it easy to integrate into my lesson plans without sacrificing effectiveness. The inclusion of all these elements in a free package is truly commendable. Whether you’re introducing the concept of theme or reinforcing it, this freebie has you covered. The variety of activities ensures that students engage with the material in different ways, catering to diverse learning styles. I highly recommend the Theme Freebie to fellow educators looking for a comprehensive, visually appealing, and free resource to enhance their theme-teaching toolkit. It’s a fantastic addition that will benefit both teachers and students alike.
Christina T –
Easy visual to share with students. This resource saved me time.
Christina T –
Easy visual to share with students. This resource saved me time.