Themes in Literature

What is a key component of a theme?

• A detailed map

• A unifying idea

• A list of characters

• A timeline of events

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the ultimate goal of a theme in literature?

• To provide a message or lesson

• To list ingredients

• To describe a location

• To name a character

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean when a theme is inferred by the reader?

• The author directly states the theme.

• The reader has to figure out the theme.

• The theme is not important.

• The theme is always obvious.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you ask yourself to identify the theme?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What is the main character struggling with?

• Who is the main character's best friend?

• What is the author's favorite color?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to think about the challenges the main character is facing?

• To understand the plot

• To identify the theme

• To know the author's background

• To memorize the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does paying attention to the main character's reactions help with?

• Understanding the setting

• Identifying the theme

• Knowing the author's age

• Counting the number of chapters

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which step involves asking about the main character's struggles?

• First step

• Second step

• Third step

• Fourth step

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of identifying the theme in a story?

• To summarize the plot

• To understand the deeper message

• To list the characters

• To describe the setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main focus of the second step in identifying the theme?

• The setting

• The author's background

• The main character's struggles

• The book's title

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the key question in the second step?

• What is the setting?

• What is the main character's struggle?

• What is the author's name?

• What is the book's genre?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1