Theme Rave Form Introduction. What is Theme? The message(s) or lesson(s) the author wants you to learn from the story.

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Theme Rave Form Introduction

What is Theme? The message(s) or lesson(s) the author wants you to learn from the story.

Common Topics for Theme—Big Ideas Courage Dreams Kindness Fears Identity (being yourself) Equality Hope Acceptance Differences Friendship Hard work Honesty Love Family Jealousy Never giving up Peace Overcoming Adversity Sacrifice Death Change The power of words Freedom

Essential Questions: Identifying Themes What did the characters learn? How did the characters grow or change? Why did the characters act this way? What did the author want readers to think about? What idea stayed with you throughout the story?

Concrete Details The theme being expressed in this section (chapter) is__________ because the text says _________. The main theme the author is trying to portray in this novel is ___________ because ___________. One issue the book explores is___________ because ____________________________.

MLA Novel Citation Last name, First name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication. Korman, Gordon. No More Dead Dogs. New York: Hyperion for Children, Print.

Parts of a Summary Who is in the story? (Main and Important Secondary Characters) Where does the story take place? (Setting) What is the main problem? (Conflict) Synopsis (brief outline) of rising action, climax, and falling action. How do the characters solve the conflict? (Resolution)

“Presto” Summary In Pixar’s short film “Presto,” a magician and his rabbit prepare for a magic show. Alec, the rabbit, is hungry, but Presto, the magician, will not give him a carrot until after the show. Alec refuses to perform which leads to chaos and trouble on stage for the magician. In the end, Alec saves Presto from a dangerous fall, resulting in a spectacular trick. Presto rewards Alec with a carrot and everyone is happy again.