Theme Basics
What Is the definition of theme.
The central message or life lesson in a story
Junior moves to a new school
Not a theme
A tortoise beats a hare in a race.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Theme "Courage takes many forms"- Give an example from a book or movie.
Any valid example.
Finding nemo
Parents must let children grow and explore.
Is a friendship a theme or topic
Topic
Finding your identity is a lifelong journey.
Theme
A boy who cries wolf is ignored when there's real danger.
Dont lie or people wont trust you.
Theme "Family is more than blood"- What could show that ?
A character choosing loyalty to a friend over their biological family.
The hunger games
Power can lead to oppression and rebellion
Name on way you can identify theme in the story.
Look at the conflict and how it is resolved.
Consider what the characters learn.
Ask: What message is the author trying to convey.
love
topic
A king is unhappy even though he has everything.
Material things don't bring true happiness.
what evidence shows identity conflict The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
junior doesn't feel like he belongs in either Reardon or the rez.
To kill a mockingbird
Understanding others requires empathy
True or false: The theme is usually stated directly in the story.
false
A boy learns to forgive his father after a long conflict
Not theme (implied theme is about forgiveness or healing)
A girl learns she must speak up to be heard.
Use your voice to make yourself heard.
What event supports the theme "Greed leads to destruction?
Any story where a character looses everything by wanting too much.
Inside out
All emotions are important
Give an example of a universal theme.
Ex.Good always wins over evil
Power Corrupts those who seek it.
Theme
A group turns on one another in a crisis.
Fear can bring out the worst in people.
Explain How setting can help reveal theme?
Certain places reflect values, challenges, or societal issues that relate to theme.
Romeo and juliet
Love can lead to both beauty and tragedy