THEME What makes a story stay in our

THEME What makes a story stay in our minds and hearts after we have read it? This is often as a result of the idea on which the story was built – theme! © Presto Plans

WHAT IS It is a significant idea/statement the THEME? story is making about society, human nature or the human condition. © Presto Plans

FINDING THEME Theme is not directly stated in a reading. The reader must make inferences and draw conclusions. © Presto Plans

SUBJECT VS. Sometimes people mix up THEME theme with the subject. The Difference: Subject: Simply the topic: “Beauty” Theme: Reveals something about the subject: “Beauty is found within. ” © Presto Plans

SUBJECT VS. Some other examples: THEME Subject Theme Dreams are necessary for a happy life. Courage is not absence of fear, but the mastery of fear. © Presto Plans

FINDING THEME You can find themes in: -Music Lyrics -Poetry - Novels -Short Stories -Movies -TV Shows © Presto Plans

THEME OF A SONG Click the link below to listen to Taylor Swift’s song “Mean”. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=j. Ya 1 e. I 1 hp. DE As you listen – consider what idea/statement the song is making about society, human nature or the human condition. © Presto Plans

POSSIBLE THEMES Below are some possible themes of the song “Mean” by Taylor Swift. The power of self-belief The importance of showing resilience in the face of adversity The damaging effects of bullying © Presto Plans

FINDING THEME When reading fiction, theme is often revealed through the plot, characters and the conflict. It is not stated directly in the story. © Presto Plans

CHARACTERS How characters can reveal theme: Consider how the main character changes in the reading. What do they learn? © Presto Plans

CONFLICT How conflict can reveal theme: Consider how the conflict is resolved in the story and what message it sends. © Presto Plans

UNIVERSAL THEMES Universal themes are ones which deal with basic human concerns that are found time again in literature. For example, good vs. evil is a universal theme © Presto Plans

THEMATIC Writing a thematic statement: STATEMENT Connect a story’s topic with what the story reveals about the topic. Ambition in excess leads to a persons downfall Story Topic Revelation on the topic (theme) © Presto Plans

THEMATIC Think of. STATEMENT a story you have read or a movie you have watched. Write a thematic statement about it. In _____, the author/filmmaker presents thematic idea that ______________. © Presto Plans

THEMATIC EXAMPLE STATEMENT Click HERE to watch The Hunger Games trailer In The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins presents thematic idea of… - The inequality between the rich and poor. - Human suffering as entertainment. - Power as a corrupting force. © Presto Plans

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