Theme Rave Form Introduction What is Theme The
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Theme Rave Form Introduction
What is Theme? • The message(s) or lesson(s) the author wants you to learn from the story.
Common Topics for Theme—Big Ideas • • • Courage Dreams Kindness Fears Identity (being yourself) • Equality • Hope • Acceptance • • • Differences • Overcoming Adversity Friendship Hard work • Sacrifice • Death Honesty • Change Love • The power of Family words Jealousy • Freedom Never giving up Peace
Essential Questions: Identifying Themes • What did the characters learn? • How did the characters grow or change? • Why did the characters act this way? • What did the author want readers to think about? • What idea stayed with you throughout the story?
Concrete Details • The theme being expressed in this section (chapter) is_____ because the text says _____. • The main theme the author is trying to portray in this novel is ______ because ______. • One issue the book explores is______ because ______________.
MLA Novel Citation Last name, First name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication. Korman, Gordon. No More Dead Dogs. New York: Hyperion for Children, 2000. Print.
Parts of a Summary • Who is in the story? (Main and Important Secondary Characters) • Where does the story take place? (Setting) • What is the main problem? (Conflict) • Synopsis (brief outline) of rising action, climax, and falling action. • How do the characters solve the conflict? (Resolution)
“Presto” Summary In Pixar’s short film “Presto, ” a magician and his rabbit prepare for a magic show. Alec, the rabbit, is hungry, but Presto, the magician, will not give him a carrot until after the show. Alec refuses to perform which leads to chaos and trouble on stage for the magician. In the end, Alec saves Presto from a dangerous fall, resulting in a spectacular trick. Presto rewards Alec with a carrot and everyone is happy again.
