EPISODE 36: Tips to Teach Theme in Middle School - Part 7 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series

All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the seventh and final episode in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on how to teach theme.
Teaching theme in literature is a skill you’ll want kids to have now and throughout their academic careers. Understanding these concepts gives kids a deeper understanding of characters and conflict. So we will be talking all things reading skills, specifically theme.

We will discuss:

• Why teach theme in literature
• General tips on teaching reading skills
• What to include in a lesson on theme
• Practice with theme - activities for kids

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• February Resources in my TPT Store
• Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast
• Theme Mini-Lesson
• Theme CentersFree Sample Theme Statements
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• Coaching: Help with lesson planning and teacher observations
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course