IF: What kinds of life lessons can you find in stories?

Review: Ways of Retelling a Story - character development - issues and themes - what's happening, and what led up to this

What is theme?

Problem- drives the plot Theme- a question about right and wrong Moral- a lesson about right and wrong, or a virtue (hard work, bravery, etc.) that is promoted Note: a moral can ALSO be the theme

Problem- The main character's family has almost no money, and the kids are suffering. Theme- What will people do to help their loved ones? Moral- Love can overcome everything.

Problem- The main character has major brain damage, and gets a computer chip implanted in his brain. His family is horrified by this, and alienates him. Theme- What defines humanity?

While you watch - What problems do the characters have? - What are themes you see?

Timber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCusehQROC8&t=208s

- share with one person across the room Give one get one - share with one person across the room - if they have something you don't have, write it down - when you are done sharing, sit down in your assigned seat

Did you get these? Problems people are prejudiced they can't go into the party they get arrested Themes Bravery Optimism don't judge base on appearances you can have fun in any situation

- You will create your own problem/theme example CREATIVE TIME - You will create your own problem/theme example - You may work individually or as a group - Come up with: - a problem to drive a story - a theme that is explored in the story