* Remember, a theme is THE MEssage the author is trying to convey throughout a work.

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Lesson 48 Activity 2.26: reading film, day c

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* Remember, a theme is THE MEssage the author is trying to convey throughout a work.

* 1) Discuss what you believe to be William Golding’s message about this theme throughout the book. Think of/find specific examples in the text. * 2) Create 2 thematic statements that you feel best capture Golding’s message about this theme. Star the one you believe is best.

* 1) Discuss what you believe to be William Golding’s message about this theme throughout the book. Think of/find specific examples in the text. * 2) Create 2 thematic statements that you feel best capture Golding’s message about this theme. Star the one you believe is best.

* 1) Discuss what you believe to be William Golding’s message about this theme throughout the book. Think of/find specific examples in the text. * 2) Create 2 thematic statements that you feel best capture Golding’s message about this theme. Star the one you believe is best.

* 1) Discuss what you believe to be William Golding’s message about this theme throughout the book. Think of/find specific examples in the text. * 2) Create 2 thematic statements that you feel best capture Golding’s message about this theme. Star the one you believe is best.

* 1) Discuss what you believe to be William Golding’s message about this theme throughout the book. Think of/find specific examples in the text. * 2) Create 2 thematic statements that you feel best capture Golding’s message about this theme. Star the one you believe is best.

* Homework: For tomorrow’s class, bring in the lyrics of a song that you believe best reflects one of the themes/thematic statements discussed and developed during today’s activity.