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Theme

Theme. 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. What is theme? . Theme is the underlying message of a story or poem. Theme is the central idea, something you can learn about life. Finding the Theme.

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Theme

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  1. Theme 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme.

  2. What is theme? Theme is the underlying message of a story or poem Theme is the central idea, something you can learn about life

  3. Finding the Theme Sometimes the author will come right out and state the theme of a story or poem. I looked at all the candy I could buy. I had the dollar, right here in my hand, but suddenly I didn’t feel hungry. I wished that I hadn’t stolen the dollar. I wished that I hadn’t taken the money form my brother’s bank. I don’t think I want to buy anything today,” I muttered quickly to the clerk. Then I ran from the store. I had learned something important- it’s better to be honest than to have money. What is the theme?

  4. Finding the Theme Writers often express theme through what their characters learn. • Does the main character change? • Does a character realize something he or she did not know before?

  5. Finding the Theme Sometimes the theme is NOT stated. THEN, you need to make an inference. We knew that it was time to set the butterfly free. We had seen it make its chrysalis and emerge. Then it had flown around the cage, trying to stretch its wings. Although we felt a little sad, we opened the lid to the cage one evening. The butterfly seemed confused and didn’t leave at first. Then, in one burst of zigzag fluttering, it erupted from the cage and flew all the way to the end of the yard. That was the right thing to do. What is the theme? Wild creatures should be free.

  6. Common Themes • Persistence pays off. (Never give up.) • Honesty is better than cheating. • It’s more important to be nice than to be popular. • Be careful what you wish for. • Love is the most important force. • A good attitude can overcome obstacles. • Appearances can be deceiving.

  7. What is the Theme? • Cinderella Good things happen to good people. • Beauty and the Beast Looks can be deceiving. It’s what’s inside that counts. • Charlotte’s Web True Friendship. Helping your friends.

  8. What is the Theme? • The Ugly Duckling You should have self confidence and be proud to be an individual. • The Wizard of Oz Appreciate what you have. Thinks you seek are already inside of you. • The Tortoise and the Hare Never give up.

  9. How many stories can you think of that have a central theme of: • Friendship? • Generosity? • Honesty?

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