<p>In this lesson, high school students learn how to identify the theme of a text and write a thematic statement. Students also learn how to use details from a text to support their analysis of the theme. This lesson aligns with Common Core ELA standards <a href="http://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RL/9-10/1/" name="CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1">CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1</a> and <a href="http://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RL/9-10/2/" name="CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2">CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2</a>.  #SAAMteach</p>