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English Language Arts · 5–7

Exploring Universal Themes in Literature

This resource introduces universal themes and shows how characters, settings, conflicts, and outcomes develop a story’s message.

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This resource introduces universal themes and shows how characters, settings, conflicts, and outcomes develop a story’s message. Students analyze short fiction passages, answer scaffolded questions, and connect themes to their lives and other texts.

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  • Students will define universal theme and distinguish it from a topic.
  • Students will identify themes using character actions, conflict, and outcomes.
  • Students will explain how literary elements develop a theme.
  • Students will connect themes across personal experiences and texts.