Theme Review

A mature theme is:

• one word

• a phrase

• a complete sentence

• a complete paragraph

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Theme statements

• are a cliche

• explain what the universal message of the book is.

• are found on motivational posters

• are specific to your characters

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Understanding theme (check all that apply)

• Can help us gain a deeper understanding of others

• Can give us a deeper understanding of the work

• Can give us insight into the author

• can give us insight into ourselves or our behaviors

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A theme is (check all that apply)

• a central idea in a book/play/movie/show

• a meaning/life lesson/moral

• about specific characters

• a universal concept

• an author's message to the audience

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

True or False - there can be only one theme in a piece

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do you think the theme of your favorite book, movie, or television show? Be sure to include the title in your response.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2