Universal Theme in "The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" and "The Wise Old Woman," Pt. 2

Objective: SWBAT -

1. identify theme in a text.
2. use a graphic organizer.

• I can identify theme in a text.
• I can use a T-Chart.
• I can read grade-level text.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response (Copy This):
Many societies that have never interacted have stories with similar plots, scenarios, and universal themes.  This shows that no matter how different people are, they share basic experiences, concerns, and values.

*Discuss "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Continue Small Group Readings of "The Wise Old Woman" (Pg. 466)

• Finish the Theme Comparison T-Chart
• Answer the Universal Theme Questions

Book Report Projects are Due Tomorrow!

Universal Theme in "The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson" and "The Wise Old Woman," Pt. 1

Objective: SWBAT -

1. identify theme in a text.
2. use a graphic organizer.

• I can identify theme in a text.
• I can use a T-Chart.
• I can read grade-level text.
• I can make predictions before reading.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response:
What was the theme of the "Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson"? What do you think "The Wise Old Woman" will have in common with that story?  What will be different.

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Whole-Class & Small Group Reading of "The Wise Old Woman" (Pg. 466)

• Ubasute "The Old Woman Abandoning Mountain" Historical Background Information
• Create a T-Chart Comparing Theme
• Answer Universal Theme Questions