Theme RL02 Evaluate a theme of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text and write an objective summary.

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Theme RL02 Evaluate a theme of the text and analyze its development over the course of the text and write an objective summary

What is theme? The theme of a literary text is the underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey. Theme - A writer’s message.

Determine the theme Remember that a theme is a STATEMENT. It will not be a one or two word phrase. A good theme statement shows what lesson about life it is important to learn.

To develop a statement of the story’s theme consider: The meaning of the story’s title The way conflicts develop and are resolved The way the main characters behave and change

Use this fill-in-the blank sentence for help: The author suggests that when people (behave/think/feel like this), (this is the result).

Common Themes The author suggests that citizens will suffer under a corrupt government. The author suggests that conformity can stifle creativity.

What is an objective summary? A statement that is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice but one that is based on facts.

Fill-in-the-blank sentence Somebody wanted…but…so… Give a description of the “somebody” and identify the setting of the story

Sample Marguerite, a shy, young girl from Stamps, Arkansas, wanted to go unnoticed, but Mrs. Flowers, a highly admired and respected woman in the community, invited her to her home and encouraged her to read aloud so she could become comfortable communicating with people.

Now write a theme for each of the following stories: Mrs. Flowers Tell Tale Heart Too Soon A Woman