Exploring Literary Themes
Grade 9 · ELA · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify a theme in a literary text and explain how it is developed through specific details.
Warm-Up Video
Scribbr · 3:25
Identify Themes and Gaps in Literature – with REAL Examples | Scribbr 🎓
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When analyzing literature, look for trends and patterns in theories, methods, and results to identify common approaches or theories.
- 2
Recurring concepts or questions across different sources can help you identify key themes in the literature.
- 3
Gaps in the literature can be identified by looking for weaknesses or areas where research is missing, such as specific populations or types of social media.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a recurring theme from the video's discussion of social media's impact on body image, and give an example of how this theme is developed through specific research findings mentioned in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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