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THEME

THEME. Mini-lesson. Good readers can identify the THEME of a fictional story. The five literary elements found in all fictional literature: Characters (who) Setting (where) Plot (how) Conflict (what) THEME (WHY!). REVIEW. The author’s central message or idea in the story

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THEME

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  1. THEME Mini-lesson

  2. Good readers can identify the THEME of a fictional story.

  3. The five literary elements found in all fictional literature: • Characters (who) • Setting (where) • Plot (how) • Conflict (what) • THEME (WHY!) REVIEW

  4. The author’s central message or idea in the story • Expressed in a general statement • Does not directly reference the story or characters • About human beings or about life A THEME IS…

  5. A message or idea • Stated in a sentence • An author’s observation about human nature • Found in all literary elements of a story: characters, setting, plot, and conflict • Arguable • Implied; not directly stated • Applicable to multiple texts • Example: Hard work results in success. • A moral • A lesson • A cliché • Advice • A “you” statement • A fortune cookie message • One word • A summary • Non-example: “Slow and steady wins the race.” THEME IS IS NOT

  6. There is beauty in simplicity. • Death is unavoidable. • Loneliness is a destructive force. • Knowledge is power. • Ignorance is weakness. • Love is transformative. • Relationships are dependent on sacrifice. Have you read a book with one of these themes?

  7. How to figure out the THEME of a fictional story…

  8. Example: Little Red Riding Hood

  9. Example: The Three Little Pigs

  10. What about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

  11. Ambition • Jealousy • Beauty • Loneliness • Betrayal • Love • Courage • Loyalty • Duty • Perseverance • Fear • Prejudice • Freedom • Suffering • Happiness • Truth • Redemption • Power POSSIBLE BIG IDEAS: WHAT ELSE CAN YOU THINK OF?

  12. Symbols or motifs that reoccur • Patterns in the story • Details that stand out from the rest of the story • The title Still having trouble? Think about…

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