9.1/9.2 - WK 5 - The Poet X, Theme (p.1 - 125)

What is theme?

• The main idea of the story.

• What the story is about.

• The overall idea or message the author is trying to create.

• What the author wants you to know.

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Kim had gone through her closet over the weekend. She remembered a girl at school who seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

• sacrifice is difficult sometimes

• it's better to give than to receive

• friendship is the most important thing in life

• it's important to be honest

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

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One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Think about what the character has learned

• Read the ending of the story

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Is a thematic statement a universal concept or one specific to the text?

• Universal concept

• Specific to the text

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A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

• Be honest.
• Don't be greedy.
• Always share your things with others.
• Be respectful to others.

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During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

• You should cheat to win.
• Always work hard.
• It pays to be honest.
• Teamwork is best.

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How does Xiomara feel about the attention she receives from boys and men? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)

• She fears it, so she stays in her apartment all the time.

• She dislikes it and does everything she can to avoid it.

• She encourages it, and then fights anyone who gives it to her.

• She knows it is unavoidable, so she goes overboard to gain it on her own terms.

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According to Ms. Galiano, what is spoken word poetry? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)

• Poetry that is performed.

• Poetry that involves blending multiple languages.

• Poetry that must include the words of others.

• Poetry that must incorporate dance moves.

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