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Theme is...
an underlying message the author wants you to take away.
Theme is not just in books!!
What do you already know about "theme"? (2 minutes)
Ex: Three Little Pigs:
"Hardwork and patience pays off in the end."
"Laziness gets you no where."
"Plan for the future."
How do we determine Theme??
Determine different themes of this song.
Theme IS NOT...
a topic (one or two words).
Ex: Three Little Pigs:
"Hardwork".
"Laziness"
Look for repeated ideas!!
Think: What message is the author trying to send?
Think: What did the main character learn?
Theme is not just in books...
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Themes must be universal.
to be universal, the statement must be true in all cases.
Textual Evidence
Theme: Adolescence is a traumatic experience.
Themes:
Evidence:
"We fall into clans: Jocks, Country Clubbers...I am outcast" (p.4)
Conclusion: Adolescence is marked by cliques. It can be difficult to fit in with your peers, if you do not fall into one of the "clans".
Speak up in order to make a difference.
Textual Evidence
Themes
Behind Rebel Lines
Do Now: Is "courage" a theme? Why or why not? (2 mins)
Theme:
Do what is right and remain courageous.
Determining Theme:
Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn’t have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn’t play baseball all summer.
“The lesson of the story is that if you want something, you should work for it.”
"Tim shouldn't steal."
Textual Evidence:
"Whatever troubles or dangers might be waiting, Emma knew somehow she'd manage to face them." (p.10)
Conclusion:
This demonstrates that Emma Edmunds is courageous upon entering the War. She knows it will be a dangerous journey; however, her mind is strong and brave.
Textual Evidence:
"Gym should be illegal. It is humiliating." (p.18)
Conclusion:
Many adolescents have negative feelings towards certain parts of the school day. This often emphasizes their feeling of isolation.
Theme
Independent Task:
NOT Universal Themes:
Cinderella: Universal Theme
The Giving Tree
The Lorax
Do not listen to evil stepsisters and an evil stepmother.
Cinderella should not listen to her evil stepsisters and stepmother.
Go to the ball and find prince charming.
Think:
What was the conflict?
What was the resolutio?
What did the main character (Cinderella) learn?
"Even though obstacles may exist, do not give up on your dreams."