One of the first units we teach in middle school ELA in my neck of the woods each year is theme and central idea.
As a teacher who works with students that have unique learning needs, I have tried many things over the years to reach all learners.
What I have learned is condensed into a 3-step plan in this post featured at n2y, one of my favorite sites for working with students that have unique learning needs:
How to Study Themes in Literature With Struggling Readers
I hope that you'll stop by and read all about the 3 things I do to help struggling students experience more success with studying themes in literature.
Then, if you'd like some ready-to-use lessons for theme and central idea, take a look at these:
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