The Amigo Brothers

“Amigo Brothers”

by Piri Thomas

1. True love never dies.2. The early bird gets the worm.3. The grass isn't always greener on the

other side.4. Birds of a feather flock together.5. Slow but steady wins the race.6. Honesty is the best policy.7. Misery loves company.

What do the following sentences have in common?

1. True love never dies.2. The early bird gets the worm.3. The grass isn't always greener on the

other side.4. Birds of a feather flock together.5. Slow but steady wins the race.6. Honesty is the best policy.7. Misery loves company.

They all convey common THEMES.

Theme

Predict the meaning of the term theme. Employ the following model in your response.

ModelClearly, the term theme denotes ________.

Theme

A theme is a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

Themes can sometimes be a moral or a lesson.

Example:A common theme is a hero's search for truth, goodness, and honor, as occurs in The Lord of the Rings.

“Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity

Based on the title of the song “Let It Go,” predict the ballad's theme. Employ the model below in your response.

ModelAccording to the title of “Let It Go” by Idina

Menzel, the ballad exhibits the theme ________ because ________.


Observe the song's music video. As you scrutinize the film, underline evidence which may support the anthem's theme.

“Let It Go”


Upon analysis of the song “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel, explicate the ballad's theme. Employ the TIDE method in your response.

ModelUpon analysis of “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel,

the songwriter asserts the theme ________. For example, the narrator exclaims ________. Therefore, the speaker clearly posits ________. Conclusively, based upon “Let it Go” by Idina Menzel, the artist supplies the theme ________.

“The Amigo Brothers”

Materials:1. Textbook open to page 324.2. Composition book open to a blank page.


Based upon the title of the story and the image provided on page 325, predict the theme of the narrative. Employ the below model in your response.

ModelAfter analyzing the title of “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas, the author will employ the theme ________ because ________.


Craft the following t-chart in your notes. As we examine the story, cite any pieces of evidence that may foreshadow the story's theme. Employ the class' predicted theme.

Predicted Theme Evidence

“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer.1. Infer the story's theme. Why does the author employ this

theme?2. Discern the theme posited by the film The Champion in

the text. Why does Thomas supply this theme?3. Note a theme presented solely by the fight scene. Why

does Thomas compose this theme?4. Determine a theme presented when Antonio muses on

his rooftop. Why does the author furnish this theme?5. Record a theme Felix exhibits when the meets a group

of brothers in an alley. Why does the author provide this theme?

“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer.6. Note an instance of suspense within the story. Why does the author craft this suspense?7. List a person versus person conflict presented within the

story. Why does the author employ this conflict?8. Ascertain a person versus self conflict within the text.

Why does the author employ this conflict?9. Characterize Felix. Why is this characterization

significant?10. Characterize Antonio. Why is this characterization

paramount?

“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions II

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer.1. Infer a person versus environment conflict within the

text. Why does the Thomas pen this conflict?2. Note an instance of foreshadowing within the text. Why

does the author employ this foreshadowing?3. Determine a cause within the text. Why does the author

utilize this cause within the text?4. Record an effect within the text. Why does the author

use this effect?5. Discern the story's setting. Why does this setting prove

significant within the text?

“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions II

Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer.6. Infer the story's exposition. Why is this exposition

significant?7. Note the story's rising action. Why does the author

employ this rising action?8. Determine the story's climax. Why does the Thomas

craft this climax?9. Discern the narrative's falling action. Why does Thomas

pen this plot portion?10. Record the narrative's conclusion. Why does the

author supply this conclusion?

Theme Quote Analysis ActivityEmploying the TIDE method, infer the theme of the following quote. Employ the model below in your response:“The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.”

by Ulysses S. Grant

ModelUpon analysis of the quote by Ulysses S. Grant, the

author asserts the theme ________. For example, Grant purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the specified quotation, Ulysses S. Grant undoubtedly posits ________.

Theme Quote Analysis ActivityEmploying the TIDE method, infer the theme of the following quote. Employ the model below in your response:“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.”

by Aristotle

ModelUpon analysis of the quote by Aristotle, the author

asserts the theme ________. For example, Aristotle purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the specified quotation, Aristotle undoubtedly posits ________.

“Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson Theme Analysis Activity

Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the above poem. Employ the model below in your response:

ModelUpon analysis of “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily

Dickinson, the author asserts the theme ________. For example, Dickinson purports ________. Clearly, the author conveys ________. Conclusively, after examining “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson, the author undoubtedly posits ________.

Success is counted sweetestBy those who ne'er succeed.To comprehend a nectarRequires sorest need.

Not one of all the purple HostWho took the Flag todayCan tell the definitionSo clear of Victory

As he defeated-dyingOn whose forbidden earThe distant strains of triumphBurst agonized and clear!

Theme Bracket Analysis

Respond to the following prompt: Analyze which text exhibits a more potent theme. Incorporating the model below, employ the TIDE method in order to craft a cohesive response.

“Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson

“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas

TIDE ExampleAfter analyzing the story “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas and the poem

“Success is Counted Sweetest” Emily Dickinson, ________'s text exhibits a more potent theme than ________. For example, the author declares________ (). Additionally, ________ proclaims ________ (). Clearly, ________'s theme within ________ proves compelling. Conclusively, based on this evidence, ________'s text ________ furnishes a more distinct theme than ________.

“The Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Found Poem

Analyze the narrative, then cite ten pieces of evidence which reinforce the following theme: Authentic friendship conquers adversity. Moreover, arrange your evidence into a found poem, citing line numbers for each fragment of evidence.

Examplethey felt themselves to be brothers (2-3)They had known each other since childhood (3).Early morning sunrises would find them running along

the East River Drive (12-13)they met as usual for their daily workout (35-36)But I wanna win, fair and square (63)Tony, let's promise something right here (66-67)

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The Amigo Brothers