Theme and summer of the Mariposas

Open Ended

What do you already know about theme? What do you think it means? (1-2 sentences)

Multiple Choice

Theme is ...

• a word that describes the vibe

• the moral of the story

• the character's opinion

• an excerpt

Multiple Select

Which ARE examples of themes

• beggars can't be choosers

• love

• if you do your best, you shall succeed

• friendship

Multiple Select

Which are NOT examples of theme,

• True Love

• Travel

• friendship

• persistance

Multiple Choice

Are themes always obvious?

• yes

• no

Multiple Select

Which are examples of themes in Summer of the Mairposas?

• La Llorona is a scary monster

• Appearances can be deceiving

• Pride and Anger can lead to destruction

• death

Next we are going to read chapter 8 of SOTS and decide on the theme... but first ...

Open Ended

In your own words, what is "theme"?