Analyzing Theme | Learning Target: |
A theme is a message about life or human nature the author shares with the reader. Themes are stated in complete sentences and a strong theme can be applied to more than one character or situation. | Determine a theme of a text. Success Criteria:
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Video: How do we find a theme?
Video: Unlovable - Practice finding a theme.
How do we find a theme?
- What was the message or lesson of the story?
- What did the characters learn about themselves?
- What did the characters learn as they resolved a conflict?
Finding Themes in A Long Walk to Water
1. Use the conflict chart in your notebook to list as many conflicts as you can from our book so far.
2. Choose 3 conflicts and explain how they were resolved.
3. For at least one of your resolved conflicts, write a lesson the character learned as a result of dealing with that conflict. Make sure the lesson is written as a complete statement. If you think the lesson could be a theme, record it on your group chart.
*Example: Elmer learns that true friends will like you just the way you are.
*Example: Martin learns that sometimes it is best to trust your instincts.
4. As a group, put a star by the statements you feel could be a theme for our novel.