Theme Grading Symbols F Format of Theme Written

Theme Grading Symbols Ø F = Format of Theme • • Written as clear, complete sentence. Example: Be nice to others or your actions may come back to haunt you. Ø C = Consistency between Theme & Explanation • • Did explanation support the stated theme? Or was it so inaccurate that it couldn’t? Ø I = Interpretation of Story • • Was story interpreted accurately? Only counted off if evidence contradicted opinions or analysis was incomplete.

Theme Grading Symbols Clarification Ø Grades not entirely based on whether you finished or not. Ø Overall rating at the top based on looking at all completed themes and accuracy. Ø Feel free to compare your papers and look for discrepancies. ØEmail if you have questions about some of your responses or talk to me tomorrow.

Pony Spell - Themes • • • • Beware of how you treat others because it may come back to you. Do all that you can for those you truly love. Sometimes you have to sacrifice something for the good of the majority. Do what’s best for your family. Sometimes you have to sacrifice others for your own happiness. Choose your mate carefully. Take advantage of the opportunities you get. Sometimes it’s best to end a relationship instead of holding on. In times of trouble, you see one’s true personality. Many people try to cover their motives in deception because it works to their advantage. Many problems can exist behind a happy façade. A blessing to one is a curse to another. People will lie to make themselves and those they care about happy.

Invisible Man - Themes • • • If you leave your problems alone, they will often settle themselves. • • Don’t judge others before you know their plans. • You should wait for things to take their course and then you can judge whether or not you’re affected by them. • Learn to be open-minded. Sometimes solutions to your problems are easier than you think. Happiness can be found through ignorance. Sometimes natural solutions work out the best. Sometimes the best course of action when confronted with a problem is to wait and it will solve itself in time. You can’t be bothered by what you can’t see. Mind your own business and problems will likely settle down. If you shut out the world’s expectation’s, you can be who you want to be. Keeping to yourself can help avoid problems with others. Don’t let the little things get in the way of the big picture. Sometimes the upper classes try to blind themselves to the problems of the lower classes.

Flash Fiction Patterns Model Response Content Ø Clearly and concisely identifies the pattern Ø Uses 1 story as a specific example Ø Identifies all other stories that fall in the pattern

Flash Fiction Patterns Model Response The stories all end with a cliffhanger/abrupt ending, creating a surprising conclusion. In Zombie, the story ends with Bobbly thinking either to release Chuck or kill him, but doesn’t answer the question. Readers are left to wonder what will happen next.