Objective

I will be able to identify the

narrator’s point of view and
determine the theme of a
text.
 Objective:
I will be able to identify the narrator’s point of
view and determine the theme of a text.
Today, we will learn how to _____________.
Our learning objective for today is to _____.
By the end of the lesson, we will be fully capable of_______.
Why?
• So that we can enhance our speaking, listening, and writing skills
• Build knowledge about a topic
• Collaborate in a discussion with peers
Concept Review
Flocabulary
Theme VS Main Idea
I do
 “I Hear America Singing”

Point of View: First Person

Justification: “I” in first line shows me that the narrator is

part of the story.
 “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman

Main Idea: Many Theme: Happiness

working people in (be happy with
America are going whatever you are
about their day, doing) and Freedom
working and happy in (be whoever you want
this country. to be).
We Do
 Directions
1. Discussion Director: Asks students’ the questions that need to be discussed.
2. Note-taker: Writes down group’s responses on whiteboard.
3. Presenter: Presents the group’s idea to the rest of the class.
4. Manager: Makes sure every is on task.

ALL students participate in discussion.

Using your Collaboration cards, discuss and identify the following:

-What is the point of view of the narrator? What keywords helped you decide?

-What is the theme of the story?

You Do
 Directions
1. Page 48 of your ELA Interactive Notebooks.
2. Title: Theme and Point of View Practice
3. Glue poem.
4. Identify Point of View
5. Identify a theme.

**Challenge: Find similarities/differences between this poem and “I, Too” or “I

Hear America Singing” and write a short response describing the
similarities/differences in the THEME.