Theme
Which of the following is a theme example.
A.)You will never make a shot that you don't take.
B.) risking
C.) cleaning is good
A
Evidence/Details
Who is a public offical appointed to decide cases in a court of law. This person has leadership within a courtroom.
Judge
What is a group of citizens that decide whether someone is "innocent" or "guilty?"
Jury
Our main character, Steve, is on trial for which crime?
Murder
What is theme?
The theme is the author's message to the reader. (Moral of the story, lesson, etc.)
What is a target audience?
An audience you are specifically trying to convince or persuade.
What does the Stenographer do?
This person writes down and documents everything that is happening during the court case.
What is usually needed by either a prosecutor or defense attorney to help support their case?
Evidence
True or False: This is our first novel of the school year.
True
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after. What is the theme?
A Studying is important.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work and sacrifice pays off.
C
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A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
Witness
This person in court usually wears a police uniform and helps maintain peace within a courtroom. They also escort defendents into the courtroom.
Bailiff
What is the title of our Unit? (2 words)
Fairness and Justice
True or False: There can only be one theme within a story.
False
Which statement appeals to an environmentally concerned audience member?
A. There needs to be change within our country!
B. You have the power to change something in the world.
C. Carbon emissons continue to rise.
C
A lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.
Prosecutor
The action of challenging or disagreeing with something. (Lawyers might yell this out in a courtroom)
Objection!
Who is the Author of Monster?
Walter Dean Myers
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.
List at least 5 different characteristics to consider with your target audience.
Age, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Social Class, Occupation, Political Affiliation, etc.
What is a defense attorney?
A lawyer who conducts the case for a defendant in a criminal court.
The final decision a jury makes.
"We the Jury would...
Like to deliver a verdict."
Which two formats are Monster written in?
Journal Entry (1st Person)
Playwrite/Script (3rd Person)