1. Word cloud
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In one word, describe the theme of your favorite book or movie?
2. Slide
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Central idea is the main idea of a story, expressed as a general statement. It is often expressed as a message or lesson about life. Understanding the central idea can help you get a better understanding of the story itself.
Central idea: Understanding a Story's Central Idea
3. Slide
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A central idea is a unifying idea or message that is often used in literature, art, and music to create a lasting impression on the audience. Themes can be expressed through characters, symbols, settings, and plot elements in literature. Themes can also be abstract ideas such as morality, courage, and love.
Concepts:
4. Open question
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What are some examples of themes that you see in movies or books?
5. Open question
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How do authors use themes to give readers a deeper understanding of a story?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is the central idea theme of the book or movie you are most familiar with?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How is the theme of the book or movie you are most familiar with relevant to your life?
8. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a hamburger with legs and arms holding a bunch of balloons.
9. Drawings
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Question: What is the theme of the story? Clues: • What message does the author want to send to the reader? • What main idea ties all the elements of the story together? • What values does the protagonist stand for? In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, create a drawing that illustrates the theme of the story. B. In pairs, create a song that expresses the theme of the story.
10. Poll
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What is the definition of a theme in literature?
- The underlying message or meaning conveyed through a work of literature
- A type of poem
- The main character in a story
11. Poll
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What is the difference between topic and theme?
- The topic is what the story is about, while the theme is what the author wants to convey about that topic
- There is no difference, they mean the same thing
- Topic refers to non-fiction writing, while theme refers to fiction writing
12. Poll
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Which literary device can be used to convey a theme through repetition?
- Motif
- Simile
- Metaphor
13. Poll
60 seconds
In which Shakespearean play does love as a theme play an important role?
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
- Macbeth
14. Poll
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What literary device can be used to convey a theme by contrasting two things or ideas?
- Juxtaposition
- Alliteration
- Onomatopoeia
15. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a motif and a theme?
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