Comparing and Contrasting Themes in Literature

What does comparing themes involve?

• Discussing only one theme

• Ignoring the details

• Finding similarities

• Finding differences

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does contrasting themes involve?

• Finding differences

• Finding similarities

• Ignoring differences

• Focusing on one theme only

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is an example of a common theme in stories?

• Irrelevance

• Disorganization

• Confusion

• Good versus evil

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How do similar themes in stories typically manifest?

• No characters or events

• Similar characters and events

• Different characters and events

• Unrelated characters and events

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which question helps in contrasting the pattern of events in stories?

• How are events similar or different?

• What are the main events?

• When do events occur?

• Who are the main characters?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What should you ask to compare characters in different stories?

• Their hobbies

• How they are similar or different

• Their names

• Their ages

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What lesson might a main character learn in a story with a theme of perseverance?

• The importance of giving up

• How to avoid challenges

• The value of hard work

• None

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What can themes teach us about?

• Mathematical concepts

• Programming languages

• Scientific facts

• Cultural or country origins

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9