Theme in To Kill a Mockingbird 3/8 and 3/9

Theme Definition The ___________ _________of a text, a theme says something about life.  A theme is more than just a ________, and is different than a moral.  Whereas a moral is a lesson, a theme doesn’t __________ someone, it is merely an observation of the ___________ ______________.

Math Equation for Theme  topic + insight = theme

Step One Make a list of topics in To Kill a Mockingbird Growing up Racism __________ Empathy Courage _________ _______________

Step Two Explain the insight of the topic What does To Kill a Mockingbird says about each of the topics? Each topic has to have an insight to life/ human condition

Write three theme statements for the topics and insights Use the following phrase: Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that …

Share your three theme statements with a partner

Step Four Hook (at least 1 sentence): Get your reader interested in the theme/ your essay Bridge (at least 3 sentences): TAG (To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, Historical Fiction) Why is the theme important? Background information on book? Background information on the theme? Thesis (at least 1 sentence): Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that __________ through _________, __________, and _______. Choose the theme statement that you believe is best conveyed throughout the story. Consider in what ways it is conveyed (shown) Write an introduction paragraph for a Thematic Analysis Essay. I will check off that you completed the paragraph You will pair up with one partner to share your paragraph

How is theme supported in a novel? Symbolism Motifs Archetypes Style Characterization Diction Description Mood