1. The Night of San Juan Lesson 6

2. This week’s goal I read, recognize, write,and discussthe themeof a story.

3. This week’s Goal The THEME of a story is the main message or central idea being told by the story.

4. This week’s Goal The THEME is a statement of how the author wants us to feel about the story’s main idea.

5. This week’s Goal Some examples of THEME: “Love conquers all” “Good always beats evil” “Hard work pays off” “Be grateful for what you have”

6. This week’s Goal Some examples of THEME: “The early bird gets the worm” “Money cannot solve one’s problems” “Crime does not pay” “Death comes to all”

7. Think about the THEME as we read: Carolina had never left San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now her family was packing up to move to the United States.

8. Think about the THEME as we read: Her parents assured her that before long, she would feel right at home in Denver, Colorado.

9. Think about the THEME as we read: Carolina didn’t see how; Denver would be nothing like San Juan. There was no ocean nearby, and it snowed there; it never snows in San Juan.

10. Think about the THEME as we read: Instead of starting to pack her things, Carolina went out for a walk by herself. Discuss in your table group: What is the theme of this passage?

12. Carolina does not want to accept her new home.

13. Carolina goes for a walk instead of packing.Moving to a new place can be scary.

14. This week’s Goal Themes in The Wizard of Oz

15. This week’s Goal Let’s find the theme of a short video:

16. This week’s Goal Discuss some possible themes with your group. Be ready to share aloud.

17. This week’s Goal Some themes: Cheaters Never Prosper Slow and Steady Wins the Race

18. This week’s Vocabulary To help us understand this week’s story, we need to learn some new vocabulary words.

19. Wistful To feel as though your wishes probably wont come true

20. Grateful To feel thankful for someone or something

21. Grim Something that appears serious or forbidding

22. Raspy A noise that sounds rough and harsh, like sandpaper scraping wood.

23. Swarmed For a group of something to move quickly and gather in large numbers

24. Revelers People who are having fun at a lively party or celebration

25. Irresistible Something that is difficult to turn away from

26. This week’s Story Use the Table of Contents to find The Week of San Juan in your Storytown book. Also turn to page 32 in your Practice Book.

27. This week’s goal I read, recognize, write,and discussthe themeof a story.