The Night of San Juan

Lesson 6

THIS WEEK’S GOAL

I read, recognize, write ,and discuss the theme of a story.

THIS WEEK’S GOAL

The THEME of a story is the main message or central idea being told by the story.

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The THEME is a statement of how the author wants us to feel about the story’s main idea.

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Some examples of THEME:“Love conquers all”“Good always beats evil”“Hard work pays off”“Be grateful for what you have”

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Some examples of THEME:“The early bird gets the worm”“Money cannot solve one’s problems”“Crime does not pay”“Death comes to all”

Think about the THEME as we read:

Carolina had never left San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now her family was packing up to move to the United States.

Think about the THEME as we read:

Her parents assured her that before long, she would feel right at home in Denver, Colorado.

Think about the THEME as we read:

Carolina didn’t see how; Denver would be nothing like San Juan.There was no ocean nearby, and it snowed there; it never snows in San Juan.

Think about the THEME as we read:

Instead of starting to pack her things, Carolina went out for a walk by herself.

Discuss in your table group:What is the theme of this passage?

Think about the THEME as we read:Discuss in your table group:

What is the theme of this passage?

Moving to a new place can be scary.

•Carolina is worried and sad.•Carolina does not want to accept her new home.•Carolina goes for a walk instead of packing.

We know:

THIS WEEK’S GOALThemes in The Wizard of Oz

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Let’s find the theme of a short video:

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Discuss some possible themes with your group.

Be ready to share aloud.

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Some themes:Cheaters Never

ProsperSlow and Steady

Wins the Race

THIS WEEK’S VOCABULARY

To help us understand this week’s story, we need to learn some new vocabulary words.

Wistful

To feel as though your wishesprobably wont come true

Grateful

To feel thankful for someone or something

Grim

Something that appears seriousor forbidding

Raspy

A noise that sounds rough andharsh, like sandpaper scraping

wood.

Swarmed

For a group of something tomove quickly and gather in

large numbers

Revelers

People who are having fun at alively party or celebration

Irresistible

Something that is difficult toturn away from

THIS WEEK’S STORY

Use the Table of Contents to find The Week of San Juan in your Storytown book.

Also turn to page 32 in your Practice Book.

THIS WEEK’S GOAL

I read, recognize, write ,and discuss the theme of a story.