Develop a Theme Through Choices

Use the numbered activities in order. The complete practice sheet is an alternative to the first three focused activities and is not repeated in this pack.
Keep the answer folder separate from student copies. Partner A and B cards contain complementary information; give each learner only their own card.

Learning goals:
- Support a theme interpretation with character choices and consequences.

Before you begin:
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.

Teaching steps:
1. Begin with: What consequence follows Mara refusing help?
2. Connect the response to: Explain how Mara’s later choice develops that theme.
3. Ask students to apply the idea: Would everyone must always accept all advice fit these scenes? Explain.

Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

Activity order:
1. learn — theme-across-character-choices-learn
2. practice — theme-across-character-choices-practice
3. apply — theme-across-character-choices-apply

These activities provide evidence to discuss. Completion alone does not establish mastery.
Paper size and page numbers are preserved in each PDF. Use the matching Sheet ID when checking an answer key.
