1. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas

2. 1. True love never dies. 2. The early bird gets the worm. 3. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. 4. Birds of a feather flock together. 5. Slow but steady wins the race. 6. Honesty is the best policy. 7. Misery loves company. What do the following sentences have in common?

3. 1. True love never dies. 2. The early bird gets the worm. 3. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. 4. Birds of a feather flock together. 5. Slow but steady wins the race. 6. Honesty is the best policy. 7. Misery loves company. They all convey common THEMES.

4. Theme Predict the meaning of the term theme. Employ the following model in your response. Model Clearly, the term theme denotes ________.

5. Theme A theme is a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader. Themes can sometimes be a moral or a lesson. Example: A common theme is a hero's search for truth, goodness, and honor, as occurs in The Lord of the Rings.

6. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity Based on the title of the song “Let It Go,” predict the ballad's theme. Employ the model below in your response. Model According to the title of “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel, the ballad exhibits the theme ________ because ________.

7. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity Observe the song's music video. As you scrutinize the film, underline evidence which may support the anthem's theme. “Let It Go”

8. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity Upon analysis of the song “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel, explicate the ballad's theme. Employ the TIDE method in your response. Model Upon analysis of “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel, the songwriter asserts the theme ________. For example, the narrator exclaims ________. Therefore, the speaker clearly posits ________. Conclusively, based upon “Let it Go” by Idina Menzel, the artist supplies the theme ________.

9. “The Amigo Brothers” Materials: 1. Textbook open to page 324. 2. Composition book open to a blank page.

10. “Amigo Brothers” Based upon the title of the story and the image provided on page 325, predict the theme of the narrative. Employ the below model in your response. Model After analyzing the title of “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas, the author will employ the theme ________ because ________.

11. “Amigo Brothers” Craft the following t-chart in your notes. As we examine the story, cite any pieces of evidence that may foreshadow the story's theme. Employ the class' predicted theme. Predicted Theme Evidence

12. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer. 1. Infer the story's theme. Why does the author employ this theme? 2. Discern the theme posited by the film The Champion in the text. Why does Thomas supply this theme? 3. Note a theme presented solely by the fight scene. Why does Thomas compose this theme? 4. Determine a theme presented when Antonio muses on his rooftop. Why does the author furnish this theme? 5. Record a theme Felix exhibits when the meets a group of brothers in an alley. Why does the author provide this theme?

13. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer. 6. Note an instance of suspense within the story. Why does the author craft this suspense? 7. List a person versus person conflict presented within the story. Why does the author employ this conflict? 8. Ascertain a person versus self conflict within the text. Why does the author employ this conflict? 9. Characterize Felix. Why is this characterization significant? 10. Characterize Antonio. Why is this characterization paramount?

14. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions II Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer. 1. Infer a person versus environment conflict within the text. Why does the Thomas pen this conflict? 2. Note an instance of foreshadowing within the text. Why does the author employ this foreshadowing? 3. Determine a cause within the text. Why does the author utilize this cause within the text? 4. Record an effect within the text. Why does the author use this effect? 5. Discern the story's setting. Why does this setting prove significant within the text?

15. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion Questions II Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author, restate the question, and cite evidence with line numbers in order to justify your answer. 6. Infer the story's exposition. Why is this exposition significant? 7. Note the story's rising action. Why does the author employ this rising action? 8. Determine the story's climax. Why does the Thomas craft this climax? 9. Discern the narrative's falling action. Why does Thomas pen this plot portion? 10. Record the narrative's conclusion. Why does the author supply this conclusion?

16. Theme Quote Analysis Activity Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the following quote. Employ the model below in your response: “The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.” by Ulysses S. Grant Model Upon analysis of the quote by Ulysses S. Grant, the author asserts the theme ________. For example, Grant purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the specified quotation, Ulysses S. Grant undoubtedly posits ________.

17. Theme Quote Analysis Activity Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the following quote. Employ the model below in your response: “Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.” by Aristotle Model Upon analysis of the quote by Aristotle, the author asserts the theme ________. For example, Aristotle purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the specified quotation, Aristotle undoubtedly posits ________.

18. “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson Theme Analysis Activity Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the above poem. Employ the model below in your response: Model Upon analysis of “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson, the author asserts the theme ________. For example, Dickinson purports ________. Clearly, the author conveys ________. Conclusively, after examining “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson, the author undoubtedly posits ________. Success is counted sweetest By those who ne'er succeed. To comprehend a nectar Requires sorest need. Not one of all the purple Host Who took the Flag today Can tell the definition So clear of Victory As he defeated-dying On whose forbidden ear The distant strains of triumph Burst agonized and clear!

19. Theme Bracket Analysis Respond to the following prompt: Analyze which text exhibits a more potent theme. Incorporating the model below, employ the TIDE method in order to craft a cohesive response. “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas TIDE Example After analyzing the story “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas and the poem “Success is Counted Sweetest” Emily Dickinson, ________'s text exhibits a more potent theme than ________. For example, the author declares________ (). Additionally, ________ proclaims ________ (). Clearly, ________'s theme within ________ proves compelling. Conclusively, based on this evidence, ________'s text ________ furnishes a more distinct theme than ________.

20. “The Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Found Poem Analyze the narrative, then cite ten pieces of evidence which reinforce the following theme: Authentic friendship conquers adversity. Moreover, arrange your evidence into a found poem, citing line numbers for each fragment of evidence. Example they felt themselves to be brothers (2-3) They had known each other since childhood (3). Early morning sunrises would find them running along the East River Drive (12-13) they met as usual for their daily workout (35-36) But I wanna win, fair and square (63) Tony, let's promise something right here (66-67)