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** Learning Objectives (copy into journal): **

 * 1) Identify themes stated implicitly
 * ==== __MATERIALS__: ====
 * ==== Planner ====
 * ==== Journal ====
 * ==== Pen/pencil ==== ||

** IMPORTANT WEEKLY DATES (copy into Planner): **

 * Theme Quiz Friday, Sept. 23

__**AGENDA**__
 * 1. Review Implicit Theme notes **
 * Turn/talk, whole class
 * 2. Implicit Theme Practice**
 * Copy Theme Chart
 * #1-2 - whole class
 * #3-5 - groups of 3
 * Number groups 1-8
 * Label each student A, B, C
 * A = story 3, B = story 4, C = story 5
 * Read story, identify theme, write in "My response" area of Theme Chart
 * Separate As, Bs and Cs to sides of class (take journal)
 * Turn/Talk with another student and read your "My response" and provide explanation (e.g. A with A)
 * Write down your partners answer with his/her explanation in "Partner's response" area
 * Return back to groups of 3
 * Pass papers (A to B, B to C, C to A)
 * Repeat process until students have original story back
 * Groups of 3 come up with final thoughts on themes of each story and write in "Group response"