1. Theme

2. Theme is NEVER one word. The subject may be one word, but the theme will be a full statement ABOUT that subject!
Not all stories have themes.
Themes are not always positive, or inspiring. The theme is a message from the author to the audience about life.
Things to remember!

3. How to find theme from conflict
What made this possible? = Theme
Good resolution
How to find theme from conflict
Conflict
Bad Resolution
What could have prevented this? = Theme

4. Taking it to the next level!
What does it say?
(Level 1)
What does it mean?
(Level 2)
Why does it matter?
(Level 3)
*What is the major conflict in the story?
*What life lesson is the author trying to share?
*How would the world benefit if everyone learned this lesson?
*How is the conflict resolved?
*What lesson does the protagonist learn?
*What events in history reflect the importance of this lesson?
*What subject is the story about? (one word)
*What is the author trying to say about the subject?
*What text-to-world connections can you make?
Taking it to the next level!