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.