Theme and Moral of the Story
Exploring the underlying message or lesson an author wants to convey through a narrative.
Key Questions
- Explain the main lesson a character learns by the end of the story.
- Compare the themes found in two different fables or folktales.
- Justify how specific events in a story support its overall message.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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