1. The Secret Life of Bees Themes
Coming of Age
Forgiveness
Racism and Prejudice
The Power of Female Relationships/Community
The Importance of Storytelling
Love and Friendship

2. The Secret Life of Bees Theme Carousel
Round 1: Describe the theme
Round 2: Find a quote that supports the theme (be sure to write the entire quote and include the page number)
Round 3: Explain the quote from the previous round
Round 4:Find a quote that supports the theme (be sure to write the entire quote and include the page number)
Round 5: Explain the quote from the previous round
Round 6: Provide a good test question about the theme
Round 7: Draw an image that represents the theme.

3. Characterization
Characterization: the methods a writer uses to develop characters
through their appearance
his or her own speech, thoughts, feelings or actions
the speech, thoughts feelings, or actions of others
direct comments from the narrator