Lesson plans / Standards / Grade 6
RL.6.2
Determine a theme and how it is conveyed through particular details.
In plain English
Pupils trace how a writer builds a theme through specific details, without giving personal opinions.
A simple sequence
- Annotate
Mark details that seem to matter. - Connect
Explain what those details have in common. - Summarise
Write an objective summary of the theme.
Stories for RL.6.2
A Saying of SocratesHonestyTrue friendship is rare and cannot be measured by the quantity of acquaintances one has.Level 2
Avaricious and EnviousGreedGreed and envy ultimately lead to one's own suffering and destruction.Level 3Hercules and PallasClevernessThe more you engage in conflict and struggle with strife, the larger and more overwhelming it becomes; sometimes, the best approach is to step back and let it diminish onLevel 4Jupiter Neptune Minerva and MomusGreedRelentless criticism and envy can lead to one's downfall, as those who focus solely on finding faults in others may ultimately lose their place and respect.Level 5Jupiter and the SharecropperHumilityOne should recognize and accept that higher powers, like Providence, often have a better understanding of what is truly beneficial than we do ourselves.Level 4Mercury and the SculptorHumilityTrue worth is often unrecognized, and those who contribute greatly may be undervalued by others.Level 5
The Ass and the ChargerHonestyAppearances can be deceiving; what seems enviable may come with hidden burdens and dangers.Level 4The Ass and the Old ShepherdClevernessThe oppressed often remain unchanged by a shift in power, as their circumstances do not improve regardless of who is in charge.Level 5Standards are paraphrased for clarity. See the Common Core State Standards for the official wording.