THEME  Theme  An insight about human life that’s revealed in a literary work  Theme is rarely directly stated by author  Good literature = lots of possible, provable themes  Ask: “What’s the author’s message to me?”  Theme is always more than one word  “Friendship”  “Bravery”  “Sexism”  If your theme sounds like a Hallmark card or a fortune cookie message, you need to dig deeper to find a unique, compelling theme.

Theme  What is the theme of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Themes Power She is in love with power. There is nothing she enjoys more than demonstrating her power over other people. Her persecution of Harry and Professor Dumbledore because they are threats to her power does Voldemort's work for him. Friendship It's often easy to be friends with someone when things are going well. Real friends will also stand by you when storms blow up in your life. The people who really love you will stick around anyway; that's what friendship is all about. Harry is a giant walking ball of anger, but his best friends put up with his bad moods. Hermione and Ron both scold him for his temper tantrums, and even Ginny gets quite sharp with him when he's afraid he's being possessed by Voldemort.

Theme  What is the theme of The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games Themes Love  Katniss has spent her whole life just trying to survive and because of that she does not, repeat, does not get attached to people.  There is this one boy, though, named Gale that she sort of likes.  Then there's Peeta who she's just pretending to be in love with.  The Hunger Games romance can be a really great way to survive on the battlefield.  By kissing her co-tribute Peeta, Katniss is able to score support and gifts from her sponsors.  None of this helps Katniss figure out how she really feels. Sacrifice  Katniss makes a huge personal sacrifice when she takes her sister's place in the Hunger Games.  She and Peeta sacrifice themselves for each other at the end of the Games when they pop the berries in their mouth.  Katniss and Peeta are willing to die together.  Sacrifices make a big impact because they remind us that human life means something.

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Revising Vivid Descriptions  Using a clean sheet of paper, please rewrite your original description of the musical event.  Use the words that you found in the Thesaurus Activity to help you rewrite the Vivid Description.  Please check spelling and grammar.  Turn it in to the TURN-IN Basket when finished.

Argument Details POWERFUL, POSITIVE MESSAGES

Analyze & Explain the Details of an Argument  Even if you are able to write an argument, or persuasive piece, you still need to be able to identify and explain the aspects of an argument found in other people’s writing.  This is important for picking out the important details to help support your point of view and defend your position.

Positive, Powerful Messages  You will watch 4 videos that have powerful, positive messages.  The first 2 you will analyze as a class.  The last 2 you can do in small groups or on your own.

“End of the World”  Watch End of the World End of the World  Write your name at the top of the paper.  Write the video title.  Opinion/Thesis  This is the main argument that the author is trying to tell you about.  Reason  This is why he feels that this is important.  Example or Analogy  Give an example that he uses in the video.  Check if you Agree or Disagree with him.  Why  Why do you Agree or Disagree?

“Can We Auto-Correct Humanity”  Watch Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?  Write your name at the top of the paper.  Write the video title.  Opinion/Thesis  This is the main argument that the author is trying to tell you about.  Reason  This is why he feels that this is important.  Example or Analogy  Give an example that he uses in the video.  Check if you Agree or Disagree with him.  Why  Why do you Agree or Disagree?

“Love Yourself Before You Get Into a Relationship. Please.”  Watch Love Yourself Before You Get into a Relationship. Please.Love Yourself Before You Get into a Relationship. Please.  Write your name at the top of the paper.  Write the video title.  Opinion/Thesis  This is the main argument that the author is trying to tell you about.  Reason  This is why he feels that this is important.  Example or Analogy  Give an example that he uses in the video.  Check if you Agree or Disagree with him.  Why  Why do you Agree or Disagree?

“One Thing You Should Always Remember About Life”  Watch One Thing You Should Always Remember About LifeOne Thing You Should Always Remember About Life  Write your name at the top of the paper.  Write the video title.  Opinion/Thesis  This is the main argument that the author is trying to tell you about.  Reason  This is why he feels that this is important.  Example or Analogy  Give an example that he uses in the video.  Check if you Agree or Disagree with him.  Why  Why do you Agree or Disagree?

Homework  If you do not finish the Vivid Description rewrite or the Powerful, Positive Messages assignment, it is Homework!!!