Vocabulary
Theme
The Giver
100

inconveniencing

causing difficulties, trouble, or discomfort 

100

What is theme?

the underlying message of a text the author wants you to know

100

What is Jonas apprehensive about?

The Ceremony of Twelve

200

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

200

What is the difference between topic and theme?

A topic is just a one word subject. Theme is the meaning the author wants you to get from the text.

200

What do the family do after their evening meal?

discuss their feelings

300

prominent

important

300

List 3 examples of topics that can lead to a theme statement.

answers vary 


eg. love, revenge, war, etc.

300

There is little honour in being a:

birthmother
400

remorse

deep regret or guilt for something you did wrong

400

What is a theme statement NOT?

one word, specific to a text, definition

400

After a major wrong doing you are:

released from the community

500

nondescript

lacking interesting features or characteristics

500

What is the purpose of theme?

to gain deeper understanding of a text

500

What rule did Jonas' father break?

he looked up Gabe's name