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THEME VS. THEME STATEMENTS & VOCABULARY REVIEW 10 September, 2015 I’ll be checking your homework, so have your stamp sheet and response journal ready to go on your desk. I’ll also be collecting stamp sheets to record grades today. Remember: *** means you should be taking notes on this slide in your journal.

 What is a theme?  Universal/General  Implied  Supported  An observation  A statement  What is a theme not ?  Focused on the specific literature  Clearly stated  Contradicted  A moral, a cliché, a judgment  A word or phrase

Theme is The message Theme is the “main idea,” or message, of a work; everything in the text should work together to communicate that idea.

What is the message here?

Pop Quiz!  Based on our review, which of the following can be identified as a thematic statement for Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off”  A. Haters gonna hate.  B. Airheads always get bullied.  C. Taylor Swift should be careful about how she behaves in public, so she does not get mocked.  D. Be yourself always and the only standard you need to live up to is your own.  E. Great sacrifices are often made in the name of love.

Difficult choices are a part of growing up. Love binds people together. People can learn from the mistakes and triumphs of past generations. There are no winners in war. Love is dependent on sacrifice. Seem familiar?

What Does It All Mean??***  Every story has a purpose, a message, something the author wants to say through it  Universal themes are based on experiences and feelings that everyone goes through  Love, hate, happiness, sadness, and loss  Writers can use every element of a story – character, plot, and setting – to develop a theme  Example: to create a theme about the challenges of growing up, a writer might craft a story about an insecure teenager who is plagued by difficult choices. [Include on page 13 of your response journal]

Themes What is the author trying to say is true about these things?? Choices, change, nature, honesty, charity, responsibility…

So We Read Some Stories…

“Sound of Thunder” and “The Gift of the Magi”  With a partner, create a list of 2-3 topics for each story  “A Sound of Thunder” is about: 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________  “The Gift of the Magi” is about: 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________

Creating Your Own Thematic Statement…yay!  Choose one story  Choose one of the topics from your list  Revisit the text  Work with your partner to create a thematic statement.

Theme of Impact  What do Eckels actions and the outcomes of those actions tell us about the effects one action can have? Are those small actions important?

Theme of Sacrifice  Based on O’Henry’s story, what do Jim and Della’s sacrifices tell us about the point of giving? What is crucial in giving?

With Your Partner  Create a Theme Statement for each story (“The Gift of the Magi” AND “A Sound of Thunder”).  Write one Theme Statement on each Post-it.  When you are finished bring your Post-Its to the white board.

Vocabulary Review  Now is an appropriate time to use your cell phone or other internet connected device  Go to Kahoot.it  Join the Kahoot! using the pin number on the screen  Then put your first name in the “nickname” space

Homework  “The Gift of the Magi” Vocabulary Review on page 110 in the purple textbook. #1-10, due next time  There is also a Word Doc on the class website with the assignment.  Complete on page 15 in your response journal  Study for Vocabulary Test next class, 9/14  Use the Kahoot! linked to this PowerPoint as “Vocabulary Review”. Here it is again if you missed it. e8a49546b229 e8a49546b229  Be able to use the word in a sentence.