Readers' workshop mini lesson

Students are learning about how to identify themes in text. We are using a text called City Dog, Country Frog and finding evidence that backs up our opinion that this book is really about friendship. Students are learning how to take notes, highlight important quotes, and jot down thoughts. Eventually the kids are going to write essays with their claim and evidence. To practice this at home, notice and talk about how the character behaves or changes when you are reading with your child at home. Many times this change indicates theme. Talk about what the author is trying to teach the reader. Let me know how it goes.