1. Theme in To Kill a Mockingbird
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2. Theme Definition
The ___________ _________of a text, a theme says something about life. 
A theme is more than just a ________, and is different than a moral. 
Whereas a moral is a lesson, a theme doesn’t __________ someone, it is merely an observation of the ___________ ______________.

3. Math Equation for Theme
 topic + insight = theme

4. Step One Make a list of topics in To Kill a Mockingbird Growing up
Racism
__________
Empathy
Courage
_________ _______________

5. Step Two Explain the insight of the topic
What does To Kill a Mockingbird says about each of the topics?
Each topic has to have an insight to life/ human condition

6. Write three theme statements for the topics and insights
Use the following phrase:
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that …

7. Share your three theme statements with a partner

8. Step Four Hook (at least 1 sentence):
Get your reader interested in the theme/ your essay
Bridge (at least 3 sentences):
TAG (To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, Historical Fiction)
Why is the theme important? Background information on book? Background information on the theme?
Thesis (at least 1 sentence):
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that __________ through _________, __________, and _______.
Choose the theme statement that you believe is best conveyed throughout the story.
Consider in what ways it is conveyed (shown)
Write an introduction paragraph for a Thematic Analysis Essay.
I will check off that you completed the paragraph
You will pair up with one partner to share your paragraph

9. How is theme supported in a novel?
Symbolism
Motifs
Archetypes
Style
Characterization
Diction
Description
Mood