No Prep Theme Essay Mini-Unit: Slideshow and All Resources Included

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This is a complete mini unit on comparing theme in a poem and a short story. It includes all resources necessary to teach the skill and guide students in responding to an essay prompt which asks students to analyze the development of the theme in two different texts.

The poem used is "Love That Boy" and the story used is "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push" (Both by Walter Dean Meyers).

The 16 slide lesson presentation walks you step by step through the process of analyzing the poem, and the story. This includes two 4-5 minute videos: one in which the use of sound, images and symbolism analysis is demonstrated, and one which differentiates between theme and topic.

Scaffolding/differentiation options are also included, with an example introduction paragraph for the prompt, and quotes to choose from for the essay.

This lesson is ready to use - no prep work needed.

Included in purchase:

- Full slideshow lesson

- "Love That Boy" poem doc

- "Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push" story doc

- Example introduction paragraph

- Quote selection options