Opening Task: What is the central idea of a text? (Answer HERE!)

Theme vs. Central Idea
Last week we reviewed theme and plot structure in a text.  So how is central idea different from a theme?

Go to kahoot.it to find out!

In Your Own Words: What is the difference between central idea and theme? (click HERE)

Now let's get some practice with central idea vs. theme:

1. Read and annotate the article "The Fight for the Right to Vote"
2. Respond to the Assessment (link below)

The Fight for the Right to Vote - Assessment (Click HERE)

BONUS ACTIVITY:

Watch the video below and write both a theme AND a central idea to go with it.  Submit to Ms. Simpson on a piece of paper.