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This lesson focuses on identifying motifs and themes in the story "How the Animals Kept the Lions Away." Motifs are recurring elements such as words, colors, or concepts that shape the narrative and enhance its meaning. Students will learn to recognize patterns, analyze their significance, and understand how they contribute to the overall theme of the work. Through guided exploration of the text and reflective discussion, learners will develop critical thinking skills and deepen their comprehension of literary devices.
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Bell Ringer • On a post-it note, define theme.
Housekeeping • “How the Animals Kept the Lions Away” Holt pg. 206 - 215
A motif… • Is word, image, color, or concept that repeats throughout the work • Forms a pattern that has a significant impact on the work • Is repeated enough to develop a concept or to support a theme. • It is often found in symbols • It is often stated in one or two words
A THEME. A motif is not….
How to Determine a Motif • What words, images, colors, or concepts are repeated frequently? • Do these images occur at similar times or for similar reasons? • What effect do these images have on the meaning, message, or theme of the work?
