I have been working with my third grade teachers and their students on
determining theme when reading stories. The reason we picked this concept was
because our sample tests in preparing for state testing showed that the kids
had very little understanding of this. Also, I've found that this is a
Kristin
We too are working on theme and I have discovered that asking questions
really helps kids focus in on the author's intent... especially for kids who
are
strugglers. They ask thick or thin questions before during and after reading.
They can ask about any literacy element ( title, sett
