Classroom Resource

The Case of the Missing Theme: Take the Stage

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

Overview

Become a detective and solve "The Case of the Missing Theme"!

When Carmen is given a class assignment to find a story's theme, she is stumped! Detective J. answers her call for help by showing her the difference between a theme and a topic. Carmen learns from Detective J. to find a theme by acting out the story's clues!

This resource teaches students how to identify the theme of a story. The resource uses a fable to model how to identify themes.

Content Standards

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

ELA21.2.23
Identify the main story elements in a literary text.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

Story elements
Literary text

Knowledge

Students know:

Literary text is a story that contains story elements, like a plot and characters.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify the main story elements in a literary text, such as characters, settings, and plot.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Literary texts include story elements, and they can identify the various elements to better understand the text.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/case-of-the-missing-theme-take-the-s…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#restrictions

Comments or Notes

Supporting materials for use with students are included with this resource.

Approved Date

2022-10-27

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type