1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one theme you often see in stories?
2. Slide
60 seconds
"Identify and explain the theme(s). "
Learning objective:
3. Slide
60 seconds
Theme is the big idea or message in a story or work of art. It can be about emotions, relationships, and morals. Understanding theme can help us to better understand the message and ideas of the text.
Theme: Exploring the Big Ideas
4. Slide
60 seconds
Theme: The main idea of a piece of writing, which can be expressed directly or indirectly. Mood: The atmosphere created by a piece of writing, which includes the reader's reaction to the events, characters, and ideas present. Tone: The attitude of a writer towards their subject, which can be expressed directly or indirectly through their words and descriptions.
Concepts:
5. Open question
270 seconds
What is an example of a theme found in a book or movie you have read or seen recently and how did the author or filmmaker communicate that theme to the audience?
6. Open question
270 seconds
What is the definition of a theme in literature?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a chicken doing martial arts while flying a kite.
8. Poll
60 seconds
What is the definition of a theme in literature?
- The underlying message or central idea of a story
- The name of the main character
- A plot twist
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which one is not an example of a theme?
- Setting
- Love
- Friendship
10. Poll
60 seconds
'Love conquers all' is an example of what type of theme?
- Universal Theme
- Specific Theme
- Implied Theme
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the difference between topic and theme?
- Topic refers to what the story is about; whereas, theme refers to what we learn from it.
- There's no difference between them.
- Theme refers to what the story is about; whereas, topic refers to what we learn from it.
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which one below does not belong with other examples?
- Hopelessness
- Freedom
- Alienation
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