1. Theme Powerpoint (includes questions & 7 video clips)
Created by: Not Just for Elementary

2. Theme
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3. Theme

4. Where do you see the word “theme” outside of school?

5. What do these parks have in common?
Theme Parks
What do these parks have in common?

6. How does the theme of the party contribute to its atmosphere?
Party Themes
Pizza Party
Birthday Party
Christmas Party
How does the theme of the party contribute to its atmosphere?

7. What makes these restaurants popular?
Themed Restaurants
What makes these restaurants popular?

8. Let’s see a few examples of popular themes in literature.
THEME describes what something is in one or two words.

9. Diversity
Bravery
Freedom
Hard Work
Perseverance
Teamwork

10. Watch each video clip and decide what the theme is.
There are lots of other themes too!
Can you find more?

11. Here Comes the Boom

12. Here Comes the Boom #1
The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
We learn by embarrassing ourselves.
Always try to look cool.
Be enthusiastic.
Treat everyone equally.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

13. Despicable Me

14. Despicable Me #2 The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Don’t do things you will regret.
Think about your actions.
Know what is real and what is fake.
Stand up for yourself.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

15. https://youtu.be/QhEU3EF4jvM?list=PLGniCcA0UBfEa6j7ZljW_lceQM83kU_94
The Lion King

16. The Lion King #3 The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Never do anything that you don’t want to.
Always put yourself before others.
You must never forget who you are.
Mistakes can never been fixed.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

17. The Lorax

18. The Lorax #4 The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Stand up for your community.
Always expect the worst to happen.
Everything can improve.
Everyone should just get along.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

19. https://youtu.be/4sILvU7Mu9U
The Karate Kid

20. The Karate Kid #5 The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Always give up whenever things get difficult.
Things aren’t always as they seem. .
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

21. Big Fish

22. Big Fish #6 The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Don’t give in to peer pressure.
You don’t have to be perfect.
Always plan ahead.
Stick with it, even when it’s tough.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

23. Remember the Titans

24. Remember the Titans #6
The theme that best describes this clip is _______.
Cheating is okay as long as no one knows.
Help yourself first.
Teamwork is overrated.
What we want isn’t always what’s most important.
My evidence to support choosing this theme is:
_____________________________________.

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How does the theme of the party contribute to its atmosphere?
Theme Activity
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What makes themed restaurants popular?
What do theme parks have in common?
Here Comes the Boom: _________
2) Despicable Me: _________
Name: ___________________
Evidence:

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© 2013 Not Just for Elementary
3) Arthur Christmas: _________
6) Freedom Writers: _________
Soul Surfer: _________
The Lorax: _________
7) Big Fish: _________
Evidence:

27. Theme Activity KEY (Open ended answers will vary)
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Here Comes the Boom: C
6) Freedom Writers: A
Despicable Me: D
The Karate Kid: B
The Lion King: C
The Lorax: C
7) Big Fish: D