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Thinking About Theme

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Writers use the literary element of conflict to develop their theme. Use the conflict between the Johnny and the ScreeWees in Terry Pratchett’s Only You Can Save Mankind to model how a major theme is revealed. The conflict between the ScreeWees and Society provides an opportunity for guided practice. Class members then practice independently with the conflict between the Captain and the Gunnery Officer.

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Concepts

supporting details, details, literary themes, literary elements, plot, plot elements, conflict, resolution, literature

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themes in science fiction, conflict, literature, plot, resolution, supporting details, theme, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Text-to-Speech
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Common Core

RL.6.2 RL.6.5

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