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THEME VS. THEME STATEMENTS & VOCABULARY REVIEW
10 September, 2015 I’ll be checking your homework, so have your stamp sheet and response journal ready to go on your desk. I’ll also be collecting stamp sheets to record grades today.
Remember: *** means you should be taking notes on this slide in your journal.
What is a theme? Universal/General Implied Supported An observation A statement
What is a theme not? Focused on the
specific literature Clearly stated Contradicted A moral, a cliché, a
judgment A word or phrase
Theme is The message
Theme is the “main idea,” or message, of a work; everything in the text should work together to
communicate that idea.
What is the message here?
Pop Quiz!
Based on our review, which of the following can be identified as a thematic statement for Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” A. Haters gonna hate. B. Airheads always get bullied. C. Taylor Swift should be careful about how she
behaves in public, so she does not get mocked. D. Be yourself always and the only standard you
need to live up to is your own. E. Great sacrifices are often made in the name of
love.
• Difficult choices are a part of growing up.
• Love binds people together.• People can learn from the mistakes and
triumphs of past generations.• There are no winners in war.• Love is dependent on sacrifice.
Seem familiar?
What Does It All Mean??***
Every story has a purpose, a message, something the author wants to say through it
Universal themes are based on experiences and feelings that everyone goes through Love, hate, happiness, sadness, and loss
Writers can use every element of a story – character, plot, and setting – to develop a theme Example: to create a theme about the challenges of
growing up, a writer might craft a story about an insecure teenager who is plagued by difficult choices.
[Include on page 13 of your response journal]
Themes
What is the author
trying to say is true
about these things??
Choices, change,
nature, honesty,
charity,
responsibility…
So We Read Some Stories…
“Sound of Thunder” and “The Gift of the Magi”
With a partner, create a list of 2-3 topics for each story
“A Sound of Thunder” is about:1. _____________2. _____________3. _____________
“The Gift of the Magi” is about:1. _____________2. _____________3. _____________
Creating Your Own Thematic Statement…yay!
Choose one story Choose one of the topics from your list Revisit the text Work with your partner to create a thematic
statement.
Theme of Impact
What do Eckels actions and the
outcomes of those actions tell us about
the effects one action can have? Are
those small
actions important?
Theme of Sacrifice
Based on O’Henry’s story, what do
Jim and Della’s sacrifices tell us about
the point of giving? What is crucial in
giving?
With Your Partner
Create a Theme Statement for each
story (“The Gift of the Magi” AND “A
Sound of Thunder”).
Write one Theme Statement on each
Post-it.
When you are finished bring your Post-Its
to the white board.
Vocabulary Review
Now is an appropriate time to use your cell phone or other internet connected device
Go to Kahoot.it Join the Kahoot! using the pin number on
the screen Then put your first name in the
“nickname” space
Homework
“The Gift of the Magi” Vocabulary Review on page 110 in the purple textbook. #1-10, due next time There is also a Word Doc on the class website with
the assignment. Complete on page 15 in your response journal
Study for Vocabulary Test next class, 9/14 Use the Kahoot! linked to this PowerPoint as
“Vocabulary Review”. Here it is again if you missed it. https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/1d1315ec-f823-4272-b60a-e8a
49546b229 Be able to use the word in a sentence.
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