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3rd Grade Reading Response: Theme and Evidence
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Date:
Today I am practising: stating a simple theme supported by story evidence
1
Read a short story and name the main character’s challenge.
2
Write one action the character takes.
3
Finish: This story may teach that ___.
4
Record one event that supports your theme.
5
Record a second event that supports it.
6
Explain to an adult why your theme is not just the topic.
- Choose a short story with a clear change, choice, or consequence.
- Distinguish a one-word topic from a complete message using an oral example.
- Ask the child to point to each supporting event before writing.