1. World Literature

2. Do Now
Free-write for 5 minutes about your Thanksgiving Break. Be prepared to share 

3. Grammar Review
With in groups of 3-4, place the strips in logical order.
CCRS: Determine the most logical place for a sentence in a straightforward essay.

4. Objectives SWBAT: Identify themes within short fables.
SWBAT: Use evidence to support themes in The Kite Runner.

5. Theme: The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work
Definition
Theme: The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work

6. Basic Characteristics
A theme may be stated or implied
Theme differs from the subject or topic of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the topic
Themes may be major or minor

7. Major vs. Minor
A major theme is an idea the author returns to time and again; it becomes one of the most important ideas in the story
A minor theme is an idea that may appear only periodically

8. Theme and Subject
It is important to recognize the difference between the theme of a literary work and the subject of a literary work.
The subject is the topic on which an author has chosen to write
The theme, however, makes some statement about or expresses some opinion on that topic

9. Example
The subject of a story might be war while the theme of that same story might be the idea that war is useless.

10. How Do Authors Express Themes?
In 4 primary ways:
1) Themes are expressed and emphasized by the way the author makes us feel. By sharing feelings of the main character, we also share the ideas that go through his mind

11. How Do Authors Express Themes? (continued)
2) Themes are presented in thoughts and conversations. Authors put words in their character’s mouths only for good reasons. One of these is to develop a story’s themes. The things a person says are frequently on their mind. Look for thoughts that are repeated throughout the story.

12. How Do Authors Express Themes? (continued)
3) Themes are suggested through the characters. The main character usually illustrates the most important theme of the story. A good way to get at this theme is to ask yourself the question, what does the main character learn in the course of the story?

13. How Do Authors Express Themes? (continued)
4) The actions or events in the story are used to suggest theme. People naturally express ideas and feelings through their actions. One thing authors think about is what an action will "say". In other words, how will the action express an idea or theme?

14. Theme Worksheet
With a partner, complete the theme worksheet.

15. Exit Ticket
Write one theme that is presented in The Kite Runner. Remember to use a piece of evidence from the text to support why you think the theme is appropriate. Evidence can be paraphrased.
CW Grade: 5 points

16. Homework
Complete the study guide for The Kite Runner novel test. Due Thursday! The test is also worth 100 points!

17. Tuesday, December 1, 2015
SSR (20 minutes)

18. Portfolio #2
Silently read and annotate the portfolio assignment. Jot down questions you have in the margins.

19. Objective SWBAT brainstorm ideas for The Kite Runner portfolio.
SWBAT create an outline for The Kite Runner portfolio.

20. Why Brainstorming?
Brainstorming is an informal way of generating topics to write about, or points to make about your topic. It can be done at any time during the writing process. You can brainstorm the topics for a whole paper or just a conclusion or an example. The important point about brainstorming is that there should be no pressure to be "brilliant.“ Techniques include listing, web maps, free-writing, or speaking.

21. (Teacher)Model Brainstorming
Pick a theme
Develop thesis statement (Remember what a good thesis statement looks like?)
Write topic sentences and find supporting evidence (3 each)

22. Let’s Get Started…
Use the template to brainstorm ideas for your Portfolio. You MUST fill out the template!!!

23. Homework
Continue to study for TKR novel test. Get rest for the OER tomorrow!

24. Thursday, December 3, 2015
Use the first 10 minutes to study for the novel test with a partner!

25. The Kite Runner Novel Test
Clear your desk. All you need is a pencil. Good Luck 
Assessment Grade: 100 points!

26. Friday, December 4, 2015
Complete the Grammar Handout.

27. Objective
SWBAT free-write the introductory paragraph to The Kite Runner portfolio.

28. Introduction Paragraphs
What should it include?
Hook
Background Information
Thesis

29. Let’s Begin
Using your brainstorming ideas from Tuesday, free-write, meaning loosely include the parts of the introduction paragraph in this draft. Don’t worry about everything sounding perfect. The most important thing is that you get your ideas on paper. The hard work happens during the revision process 

30. Homework
Complete Intro paragraph and 1st body paragraph for The Kite Runner portfolio. Use the writing resources that were given to you for help.