Theme
Is a theme one word or is a theme a complete thought (more than one word)?
A theme is a complete thought, which needs to be more than one word.
Is a supporting detail easier or harder to find than a theme?
easier
What night do they gather for weekly dinners?
Thursday
Which rapper survived a gunshot wound and then dropped an iconic album?
50 Cent
Define "sibling"
a person with one or more parents in common with another person (brother, sister, etc.)
Can two different stories have the same theme?
yes
What do supporting details support?
The theme or main idea of a story; they could also support a claim or a reason in an argument (from Q1), or even just an answer to a question (it's evidence to show why you think something)
Name one of the "gifts" of the teenagers.
poetry/writing, voice/singing, friendship, engine repair/car maintenance
Which rapper has an entire brand centered around October?
Drake
Define "internal"
inside
Third person
What is one supporting detail that shows the theme "dishonesty leads to distrust" in The Boy Who Cried Wolf
the boy lied and the villagers multiple times, so they did not trust him when he needed them
How do teenagers START coming to Kathy and David's house for dinner?
Their son (Santi) brought a friend, and then that friend brought a friend, etc.
Which artist reminded you all that you are champions?
Kanye West
Define "charismatic"
charming, magnetic, captivating, popular, enthusiastic, capable of inspiring others, qualities of a leader
Why is "Always reward those who are trustworthy" NOT a theme?
because it's in the 2nd person (command), and, therefore, a moral
What is one example of what a supporting detail can be (what can you provide when giving a supporting detail)?
Supporting details include facts, descriptions, examples, and quotations.
What format of writing is "The Power of a Dinner Table"?
hint: it's not a story...
Editorial
This popular Halloween anime's soundtrack will be playing the whole week.
Soul Eater
Define "anomolous"
What is one theme in "The Power of a Dinner Table"?
Answers may vary:
Supporting those in need can lead to surprising gifts
It is important to have a listening heart
People can thrive in the right environment
Provide a supporting detail for a theme (that you provide) for either Little Red Riding Hood or The 3 Little Pigs.
First provide which story you choose, then the theme, then a supporting detail for that theme.
Answers will vary.
Who wrote "The Power of a Dinner Table"?
David Brooks
This popular anime intro has been blowing up recently
Dandadan
Define "entity"
separate individual, something that exists on its own