In this activity, students will identify a theme from Fantastic Mr. Fox and support the theme with evidence from the text. One of the themes clearly depicted in the book is perseverance. Despite the challenges that Mr. Fox faces, he perseveres to help his family and the other animals. Students can depict the textual evidence that supports a theme of their choice.
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that identifies themes in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Illustrate examples of each theme and write a short description below each cell.
Grade Level 3-4
Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)
Type of Assignment Individual
Type of Activity: Themes, Symbols & Motifs
Common Core Standards
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| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify Theme(s) | All themes are correctly identified and described. | Some themes are correctly identified. | No themes are correctly identified. |
| Examples of Theme(s) | All examples support the identified theme(s). | Most examples fit the identified theme(s). | Most examples do not fit the theme(s). |
| Illustrate Theme | Images clearly show connection with the theme(s). | Some images help to show the theme. | Images do not help in understanding the theme. |
