THEME What is theme How do we identify

THEME What is theme? How do we identify theme?

Objectives • I can identify themes and support my answer with textual evidence.

THEME the author’s message

Finding theme The details make theme! • Money can’t buy happiness. • Don’t judge people based on how they look. • You only live once

Finding theme The details make theme! Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn’t have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn’t play baseball summer.

Finding theme The details make theme! Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn’t have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn’t play baseball summer. Theme: If you want something, you should work hard for it and not steal it.

Finding theme Mrs. Palomo was assigned an essay about “Penguins in the Tropics”. She had one week to complete this assignment. She thought she had so much time to do it. Days went by and Mrs. Palomo spent her time playing video games or sleeping. Next thing you know, the assignment was already due and she received an “F”. Now, Mrs. Palomo has to work twice as hard to get an “A” in class.

Finding theme The details make theme! Mrs. Palomo was assigned an essay about “Penguins in the Tropics”. She had one week to complete this assignment. She thought she had so much time to do it. Days went by and Mrs. Palomo spent her time playing video games or sleeping. Next thing you know, the assignment was already due and she received an “F”. Now, Mrs. Palomo has to work twice as hard to get an “A” in class. Theme: Do your work on time so you don’t have to work extra hard to make up for it.

Theme Practice 1. Jennifer was spoiled. A man named Fred was in love with her, but he was poor. Jennifer rejected him because he was poor. Five years later, Jennifer lost all her money from gambling. She saw Fred, and he was rich and successful. When she wanted him back, he didn’t want her. • Theme: • Don’t judge people. • Supporting evidence • Fred later became successful.

Theme Practice! 2. Danny and Jessie had a test for their Reading class. It was worth 80% of their grade. Danny thought he knew everything and didn’t study. Jessie studied a lot. On test day, Danny failed and Jessie passed with 100%. • Theme: • Study! • Supporting evidence • Danny failed when he didn’t study.

Theme Practice! 3. Debbie was walking home from school. Every day she throws rocks at the neighbor’s dog. She teases him too. The dog was tied up and couldn’t do anything. Another day, Debbie threw rocks at the dog again. The dog got really mad and broke free of his leash. Debbie ended up in the hospital. • Theme: • Don’t be mean. • Supporting evidence • The dog attacked her for being mean.

Theme Practice! 4. Jessica was getting ready to go to the mall with her friends. She put on her make-up and clothes. She thought she looked fine already and decided not to look in the mirror. When her friends saw her, they laughed. There was a big hole and her panty was showing. • Theme: • Check yourself before you wreck yourself. • Supporting evidence • She didn’t check the mirror before she left.

What is theme?

Review! • The theme is usually the author’s _______. a. b. c. d. Reason Thoughts Message Topic