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1 Themes Fiction Stories

2 A theme is ..... the main idea of a story.
The theme is the message the author wants to convey to the reader about life in general. The theme of a piece of fiction is usually its view about life and how people behave. The writer’s ideas on life are revealed in their literature.

3 Life’s Complexities Life Integrity Death Courage Marriage Temptation
Identity Purpose Betrayal Honour Integrity Courage Temptation Faith Leadership Addiction Invention Inspiration

4 How do we identify the theme of a story?
If the theme is the message the author wants me to find - how do I find it? Looking...looking.... Surely with this map I can find where I’m going?

5 Fables The theme of a fable is easy to identify
The theme is its moral.

6 The Hare and the Tortoise

7 “Slow and steady wins the race”

8 However fiction pieces have hidden messages that we need to decipher.
Whose story is this?

9 You can identify a story’s theme by following four easy steps.

10 Understand the main character
Step 1 Understand the main character

11 Step 2 Identify the conflict

12 Know how the conflict is resolved
Step 3 Know how the conflict is resolved

13 Step 4 Make a generalisation

14 What is the hidden message?
Next….. Click on the link in the blog and download ‘Knick Knack’ After viewing the video decide: What is theme? What is the hidden message? (Look at the ‘4 steps’ to be able to identify the theme.)


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