theme
TRANSCRIPT
Theme
The underlying message the author is trying to convey. It is usually a moral or life lesson.
IDENTIFYING THEME
Usually, the theme is not directly stated.
You will need to figure out the theme based on what happens in
the story (you infer).
IDENTIFYING THEME
The theme is not a word or a phrase. It is written as a
sentence.Some common themes include:
Honestly is better than cheating.Hard work pays off.
It is more important to be nice than popular.
Be careful what you wish for.
A day to play got washed away. Rain comes down andCovers the Town.Eyes are sad,Rain is bad!
Come downstairs!Get the chairs, Blankets, sheets,Looking neat!Inside fortsInstead of sportsRainy day tears Can turn into cheers.
Can you find the THEME of this poem?
Choices:
Hard work and persistence pays off.
Good can come from bad.
A cheerful attitude can overcome obstacles.
Love conquers all.
All in a Week
On Monday, I rode a rocket ship away to outer space.On Tuesday, I ran my heart out in a mile-long foot race.On Wednesday, I taught a purple baby dragon how to fly.On Thursday, I flew in a big balloon across the sunny sky.On Friday, I swam the ocean blue atop a friendly whale.On Saturday, I climbed a mountain up a rocky trail.How did I go on a great adventure every day?Easy – I just read a book, and words took me away!
Can you find the THEME of this poem?
Who are the Characters?
What was the story about?
What is the theme? (Remember, theme is the LIFE LESSON learned).
You must justify WHY you think this is the theme.
Who are the Characters?
What was the story about?
What is the theme? (Remember, theme is the LIFE LESSON learned).
You must justify WHY you think this is the theme.
Partner Activity – Short Stories
Who are the Characters?
What was the story about?
What is the theme? (Remember, theme is the LIFE LESSON learned).
You must justify WHY you think this is the theme.
Who are the Characters?
What was the story about?
What is the theme? (Remember, theme is the LIFE LESSON learned).
Who are the Characters?
What was the story about?
What is the theme? (Remember, theme is the LIFE LESSON learned).
What if I changed the end of the story?