1. Create 3 sentences with 3 different vocab words. Draw a picture for 1
Bellwork 18 February 2015

2. Agenda
Bellwork
Theme Notes
Theme Activities

3. Name/Essential Question on Theme Notes

4. An idea, moral or message
What is Theme?
An idea, moral or message
Universal statement that anyone can apply to their life

5. Stop and Think…
List a theme in a movie or a book you have read

6. Theme is NOT… One word (love/honesty)
Too specific (cannot mention character names or events in a story)
The plot or main event in a story

7. Examples Non-Examples Intelligence The world is a bad place.
Power corrupts those who have it.
True equality can never exist.
The ignorant are easily persuaded.
Intelligence
The world is a bad place.
Napoleon is corrupt.

8. Give 2 ways to find theme from video
Summarize plot/characters
How do the main characters change?
Determine how plot/characters connect to subject
What is the author trying to tell me about life?

9. Making themes activity in packet
Do with a partner

10. Animal Farm themes
SILENTLY AND INDIVIDUALY
Be prepared to share*