Theme Theme is the BIG IDEA of a novel A message the author is sending
The author doesnt come right out and say what the theme is Your job as the reader is to find out what the author is saying The theme of a fable is the moral it teaches (The Boy Who Cried Wolf) The theme of a novel is the authors view of life and how people behave Theme The author uses the setting, characters, problem and solution to reveal the theme Hints at the theme A character that does or says something meaningful A character behaves morally or ethically right How characters deal with conflict Theme What about Number the Stars? Friendship Bravery Theme The theme of Hatchet Perseverance Growing up
Strength: Physical and emotional Theme The Theme of Hoot Protecting the environment Honor
Fighting bullies: Dana, Chuck Muckle, Mother Paula Theme What is the theme of your Book Club book?
Write your idea in your reading journal.