

Theme vs. Universal Theme
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Sharon Holzman
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Theme vs. Universal Theme
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Central lesson of a text
A moral lesson written in a sentence
Connects to everyone; does not contain any text characters
Ex. A person's race does not define a person's character. Everyone must grow up and learn the truth about the world.
Universal Theme
Central topic of a text
Generally only one word or a few
Not a sentence
Ex. racism, loss of innocence
Theme
Similar, but Different
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Multiple Select
What is a characteristic of theme?
One word
A sentence
A moral lesson
Central topic
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Multiple Select
What is a characteristic of a universal theme?
A sentence
A moral lesson
One word
Central topic
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a theme from Refugee?
Injustice
One person is capable of making change.
Classism
When times are difficult, it is important to rely on your family.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following is a universal theme from Refugee?
Injustice
One person is capable of making change.
Classism
When times are difficult, it is important to rely on your family.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a universal theme from Of Mice and Men?
Friendship
The American Dream is not attainable for everyone in the United States.
Brotherhood
When times are difficult, it is important to rely on your family.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a theme from Of Mice and Men?
Friendship
The American Dream is not attainable for everyone in the United States.
Brotherhood
When times are difficult, it is important to rely on your family.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a theme from Lord of the Flies?
Friendship
Loss of Innocence
Brotherhood
Racism
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Open Ended
Identify the universal theme from Lord of the Flies?
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Open Ended
Identify a theme from Lord of the Flies.
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Open Ended
Identify the two themes that we discussed so far in Animal Farm.
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