How is the THEME CONCEPT related to theme?

It's the BIG IDEA that that a theme statement is centered around.

Read the poem carefully. What is the theme of this poem?

Always try to look on the positive side of things.

If a theme is UNIVERSAL, it can be...

...applied to many different fictional stories.

Watch the short video clip. Which theme statement fits the story the best?

Sometimes you have to fail in order to learn new things.

What is the meaning of relevant?

Closely connected or appropriate

Read the passage carefully. Which theme statement fits the best? Be prepared to explain!

It takes time and courage to stand up for yourself.

What is the definition of theme?

A message about life or human nature

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Theme Review

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Review of Theme Concepts

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1
How is the THEME CONCEPT related to theme?
It doesn't relate at all.
It tells what the story is about.
It's the BIG IDEA that that a theme statement is centered around.
2
Read the poem carefully. What is the theme of this poem?
Always try to look on the positive side of things.
Rainbows are made from light refracted in rain drops.
This is a short poem.
Take an umbrella with you everywhere.
3
What would be an appropriate theme for Finding Nemo?
You get what you get and you don't throw a fit
Family always comes first
Stay true to yourself
Love others
4
If a theme is UNIVERSAL, it can be...
...expressed in one word.
...applied to many different fictional stories.
...really BIG.
...seen with a telescope.
5
Watch the short video clip. Which theme statement fits the story the best?
Aliens are real.
Sometimes you have to fail in order to learn new things.
The big alien is way too critical of the little alien.
Just give up. Things will never go your way.
6
The character says, "Life is what you make it." This is an example of theme shown through...
Setting
Conflict
Words
Dialogue
7
What is the meaning of relevant?
A writer’s attitude toward his or her subject
Closely connected or appropriate
To draw a conclusion
A struggle between opposing forces
8
True or False: Theme is found in fiction writing.
False
True
9
True or False: A theme statement has specific details from the plot of a story.
True
False
10
Which of the following elements does NOT help an author communicate theme?
Characters
Plot/Conflict
Dialogue
Publisher
11
A theme statement is NOT...
...a complete sentence.
...one word.
...universal.
...a lesson learned about life through a story.
12
Read the passage carefully. Which theme statement fits the best? Be prepared to explain!
Yelling helps you get your way.
It takes time and courage to stand up for yourself.
Bullies are always on the bus.
Secrets don't make friends.
13
What is the definition of theme?
The writer’s attitude toward his or her subject
A struggle between opposing forces
An opinion or belief that is taken for granted
A message about life or human nature

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