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Create 3 sentences with 3 different vocab words. Draw a picture for 1 Bellwork 18 February 2015

Agenda Bellwork Theme Notes Theme Activities

Name/Essential Question on Theme Notes

An idea, moral or message What is Theme? An idea, moral or message Universal statement that anyone can apply to their life

Stop and Think… List a theme in a movie or a book you have read

Theme is NOT… One word (love/honesty) Too specific (cannot mention character names or events in a story) The plot or main event in a story

Examples Non-Examples Intelligence The world is a bad place. Power corrupts those who have it. True equality can never exist. The ignorant are easily persuaded. Intelligence The world is a bad place. Napoleon is corrupt.

Give 2 ways to find theme from video Summarize plot/characters How do the main characters change? Determine how plot/characters connect to subject What is the author trying to tell me about life?

Making themes activity in packet Do with a partner

Animal Farm themes SILENTLY AND INDIVIDUALY Be prepared to share*