1. Notes on Theme

2. Theme is like the root of a tree.
If it has a lot of connections, if people can relate to it, then the story is good to more people.

3. How do you figure out the theme?

4. Finding the Theme: How does the main character change?
How is the conflict resolved?
What parts of the story did I relate to?
Is this Universal? (has it happened to me? Has it happened to someone I know? Do I know people who think this way?)
THEME MUST BE A COMPLETE SENTENCE OR MORE!
IT IS NEVER ONE WORD!

5. How does the main character change?
How is the conflict resolved?
What parts of the story did I relate to?
Is this Universal? (has it happened to me? Has it happened to someone I know? Do I know people who think this way?)

6. Theme is NEVER ONE WORD!

7. Theme Quiz Name three clues to help you find the theme in a story.
Is this an example of a theme? Silverfin is about eels. Explain your answer.
Why is theme important?
What are the two KEY things about theme? (They can’t be a theme without these)
Fill in the blanks: Theme is never _____ _________.