Theme is not…..
1. Sci-fi, fantasy, horror
These are…GENRES
2. happy, scary, gloomy
These are…MOODS
3. “be nice”
These are…SHORT MESSAGES
4. Love, friendship
These are…TOPICS
WHAT THE HECK IS IT????
THE GIST (POINT) of the story you are supposed to walk away
with.
ALMOST ALWAYS HAS TO HAVE A "BECAUSE…."
FOR EXAMPLE: Don’t run in front of cars BECAUSE the driver
might get mad at you and chase you down.
Don’t play with fire BECAUSE you could burn your house to the ground
Example Theme: Be nice to children BECAUSE they could prank
you if you aren’t.
Where we see themes:
Schools
Sci Fi/Fantasy
Philosophy
Children’s Stories
LOVE LETTERS
FICTION
PROPAGANDA (advertisements)
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Where we see NO themes:
History Textbooks (you are supposed to give FACTS)
SIMPLE children’s stories (like ABC books)
NON-Fiction
Recipes/maps
Directions/Instructions
Resumes
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Options for Hits:
1. Read a children's story from my collection and identify the themes and how you can tell.
2. Multiple Super Short Stories for Theme: 1 Hit: Click Here for Activity
3. (If you didn't do this one during theme study) Theme Introduction Powerpoint
4. 1 single story: Click Here
5. Short stories for Theme: Click Here to Begin
6. Level E: Aesop Fables: ALL HITS in ONE: Click Here to Begin
7. Level E: Aesop Fables: One hit (shorter activity): Click Here to Begin
