Mini Lesson: Theme. Mini Lesson: Good readers can identify the THEME of a fictional story.

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Mini Lesson: Theme

Mini Lesson: Good readers can identify the THEME of a fictional story.

REVIEW… The five literary elements found in all fictional literature… – Characters : who – Setting: where/when – Plot: how – Conflict: what – THEME: WHY!

Theme A theme is… – the author’s central message or idea in a story. – expressed in a general statement. – is about human beings or about life.

A theme is… A message or idea Stated in a sentence An author’s observation about human nature. Found in all literary elements of a story: characters, setting, plot, and conflict. Arguable. Implied; not directly stated. Example: Hard work results in success. A theme is NOT… A moral A lesson Advice A “you” statement Fortune cookie message One word A summary Non-example: “Slow and steady wins the race.”

How to figure out the THEME of a fictional story… Start: What topics or big ideas does the story deal with? What is the author saying about one of these topics? End: Put it into a THEME statement!

Example… Little Red Riding Hood Start: What topics or big ideas does the story deal with? What is the author saying about one of these topics? End: Put it into a THEME statement. Deception The author shows that the wolf is able to deceive Granny and Red because they are innocent. Theme: Innocence can lead to deception.

Example… The Three Little Pigs Start: What topics or big ideas does the story deal with? What is the author saying about one of these topics? End: Put it into a THEME statement. Making Smart Choices The author shows that the planning ahead and building a brick house was a smart choice. Theme: Good planning can lead to success.

A Christmas Carol: How to figure out Theme worksheet Start: What topics or big ideas does the story deal with? What is the author saying about one of these topics? End: Put it into a THEME statement!

Possible Theme Statements for A Christmas Carol The welfare of others is everyone’s concern. It is better to give than to receive. There is joy in doing good for others. We should have the Christmas spirit all year long. People can change for the better.