Deepening Comprehension: Reading Between the Lines · Reading Comprehension

Identifying Themes and Messages

Moving beyond the plot to understand the underlying message or lesson the author wants to convey.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is the theme different from the plot of a story?
  2. 2What recurring symbols or motifs point toward the central theme?
  3. 3Can a story have more than one valid interpretation of its message?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - P4MOE: Comprehension Strategies - P4
Level: Primary 4
Subject: English Language
Unit: Deepening Comprehension: Reading Between the Lines
Period: Reading Comprehension

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