Theme Mini Lesson | Notes & Application Activity | Middle School ELA

What others say

"Thank you for this fantastic and wonderful resource. My students loved it, and I loved the time it saved me. Thanks again!"

Rachel G.

"Great lesson on theme which is a critical skill students tend to struggle with. Very happy with this resource "

Sydney B.

Description

*2022 Update* Your students have probably been studying theme since 1st grade. By the time they get to middle school, they need to dive a little deeper into this concept. This lesson will review theme and help students further explore this topic.

This Resource Includes:

1. Google Slides Notes: 9 creative and colorful slides that covers theme, 3 steps to identify theme, and how theme relates to plot.

2. Fill in the Blank Notes: Help your students follow along with the lesson using this fill in the blank template!

3. Instructional Video: This video goes along with the notes! Perfect if you or a student is absent!

4. Quizizz Practice: Review the notes with this Quizizz practice.

5. Whole Class Activity: Watch a short film and apply the 3 steps in order to identify the theme of the movie.

6. Individual or Group Activity: Students work through 5 Quest Cards where they determine the theme of super short stories. Quest activities can be completed digitally on the google slides or on paper.

Answer Key and Instructions: Find your instructions, links, and answer key all on one PDF document.

Download Includes:

Google Slides Links
PDF Copies
Answer Key

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Theme Mini Lesson | Notes & Application Activity | Middle School ELA

Name: Theme Mini Lesson | Notes & Application Activity | Middle School ELA
Brand: Teaching Intentionally with Savannah Kepley
SKU: 3555715
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.81 (271 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Google Apps

Grades

6th - 8th

Subjects

English Language Arts, Reading

Standards

CCSSRL.6.2

CCSSRL.7.2

CCSSRL.8.2

What others say

"Thank you for this fantastic and wonderful resource. My students loved it, and I loved the time it saved me. Thanks again!"

Rachel G.

"Great lesson on theme which is a critical skill students tend to struggle with. Very happy with this resource "

Sydney B.

Description

This Resource Includes:

1. Google Slides Notes: 9 creative and colorful slides that covers theme, 3 steps to identify theme, and how theme relates to plot.

2. Fill in the Blank Notes: Help your students follow along with the lesson using this fill in the blank template!

3. Instructional Video: This video goes along with the notes! Perfect if you or a student is absent!

4. Quizizz Practice: Review the notes with this Quizizz practice.

5. Whole Class Activity: Watch a short film and apply the 3 steps in order to identify the theme of the movie.

Answer Key and Instructions: Find your instructions, links, and answer key all on one PDF document.

Download Includes:

Google Slides Links
PDF Copies
Answer Key

More Middle School ELA Inspiration: Teaching Intentionally Blog

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4.8

Rated 4.81 out of 5, based on 271 reviews

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What customers are saying

Met expectations

92%

Is a great value

92%

Is standards-aligned

100%

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Thank you for this fantastic and wonderful resource. My students loved it, and I loved the time it saved me. Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 27, 2026

Thank you for this fantastic and wonderful resource. My students loved it, and I loved the time it saved me. Thanks again!

Rachel G.

984 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Clear and Effective Theme Mini Lesson for ELA!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 20, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This Theme Mini Lesson was a great resource for helping middle school students understand and apply the concept of theme in literature. The notes were straightforward and easy for students to follow, and the application activity gave them a chance to practice identifying themes in a meaningful way. My students responded well to the structure, and it helped break down a sometimes tricky concept into something more approachable. It worked well for whole-group instruction, guided practice, and independent work. A solid, no-prep resource that supports strong reading comprehension skills!

Jayda M.

16 reviews

Grades taught: 6th, 7th

useful resource to supplement our curriculum

Rated 5 out of 5

April 7, 2026

useful resource to supplement our curriculum

Tania miranda

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1,221 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 7th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

Easy to use lesson

Rated 5 out of 5

March 5, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Great lesson on theme which is a critical skill students tend to struggle with. Very happy with this resource

Sydney B.

21 reviews

Grades taught: 5th, 6th

My Sub Loved Teaching This!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 4, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I left this for a substitute to use. Both the class ans sub enjoyed it. The class had some great practice with theme, which can be hard to grasp.

Mashell S.

86 reviews • Utah

Grades taught: 6th

Helpful resource - easy and low prep - students engaged well

Rated 5 out of 5

March 2, 2026

Helpful resource - easy and low prep - students engaged well

JACLYN O.

343 reviews • New Jersey

Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

February 10, 2026

This resource is engaging, easy to use, and has been a valuable addition to my classroom.

Caitlyn S.

334 reviews • Outside the United States

great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

January 30, 2026

great resource I will be using again with my classes!

Gabi Galano

(TPT Seller)

269 reviews • New York

Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSRL.6.2

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

CCSSRL.7.2

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

CCSSRL.8.2

Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.