What is Theme?

Theme

Multiple Choice

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about
• The topic of the text
• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
• Where and when the story happens

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

• Jack is a follower.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of theme?

• Inequality

• Hope

• Justice

• Your past does not define you.

Open Ended

What are somethings you noticed about the themes in the examples.

Multiple Choice

What does theme add to a story?

• A sense of location.

• An important message.

• Motivation for the characters.

• Dialogue for the characters.

Multiple Choice

Themes are universal because ...

• all humans share common experiences
• authors add them to make the writing meaningful
• the entire universe enjoys them
• the stories go on forever

Multiple Choice

A theme should be supported by ...

• your own words
• evidence from the text
• rationale/reasoning
• ALL of the above

Multiple Choice

Theme is a one word topic.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Theme is a message or a lesson.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Theme is usually told to you in the story.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The theme must be inferred.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Family

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

Multiple Choice

Topic or Thematic Statement?

People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

Multiple Choice

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Independence

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

Multiple Choice

Topic or Thematic Statement?

Independence is necessary to grow up, though it can be scary at times.

• Topic

• Thematic Statement

How to Write a Thematic Statement

Create a list of topics

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