Themes in “Marigolds” by E. Collier Do Now… Complete the BEFORE READING activity on page 14! Talk/No Talk Themes in “Marigolds” by E. Collier

Rules! Theme = central message of the story Each table has a theme and lit. term from the story, write HOW the story fits that theme When the music is on, you are writing, and not talking. You write for the duration of the song (until I change it) and when it stops, you stop When I say rotate, you will rotate to the next table group You may sit or stand, but you may not talk (yet!)

Exit slip Choose one of the themes from the posters or think of one on your own and write a paragraph explaining the themes presence in Marigolds. Be sure to provide evidence to support your ideas!