Teaching theme can be tricky—too vague, too abstract. Here are three Superstructures that get students uncovering big ideas together instead of guessing alone.
Debating theme will turn abstract ideas into student discovery 100% of the time. Try using the class insights under "teacher view" to help you unpack those golden teachable moments. Use this structure in your classroom!
Help students explore how their take on the theme fits into the Venn diagram's distribution of ideas, uncovering consensus, surprises, and open questions. Use this structure in your classroom!
Invite students to explore their own connection to a theme while learning from classmates, discovering shared insights and diverse perspectives. Use this structure in your classroom!