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Developing a Thematic Statement

Developing a Thematic Statement. What is a theme? .

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Developing a Thematic Statement

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  1. Developing a Thematic Statement

  2. What is a theme? A theme is a message or main idea that the writer wants the reader to remember after reading his/her work. Most stories, plays, novels, and poems have more than one theme. Some works, like mysteries, might be intended primarily for entertainment and not have a clear theme.

  3. What is a Thematic Statement A thematic statement is a complete sentence that expresses a theme.

  4. What is a theme NOT? 1. A theme is not ONE WORD. That is a topic. Bad example 1: The theme was love.

  5. What is a theme NOT? 1. A theme is not ONE WORD. That is a topic. Bad example 1: The theme was love. 2. A theme is not a definition Bad example 2: Love is when you have feelings for someone.

  6. What is a theme NOT? 1. A theme is not ONE WORD. That is a topic. Bad example 1: The theme was love. 2. A theme is not a definition Bad example 2: Love is when you have feelings for someone. 3. A theme is not specifically about one story or character; rather, it is universal. Bad example 3: Werewolves and vampires don’t get along.

  7. Some GOOD Examples Topic: LOVE Unconditional LOVEwithstands any obstacle. Topic: HOPE HOPEcan help a person to survive any dark time. Topic: COURAGE It is important to have the COURAGEto express your individuality. Topic: JEALOUSY JEALOUSYcan cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships.

  8. Some GOOD Examples Topic: LOVE Unconditional LOVEwithstands any obstacle. Topic: HOPE HOPEcan help a person to survive any dark time. Topic: COURAGE It is important to have the COURAGEto express your individuality. Topic: JEALOUSY JEALOUSYcan cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships.

  9. Some GOOD Examples Topic: LOVE Unconditional LOVEwithstands any obstacle. Topic: HOPE HOPEcan help a person to survive any dark time. Topic: COURAGE It is important to have the COURAGEto express your individuality. Topic: JEALOUSY JEALOUSYcan cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships.

  10. Some GOOD Examples Topic: LOVE Unconditional LOVEwithstands any obstacle. Topic: HOPE HOPEcan help a person to survive any dark time. Topic: COURAGE It is important to have the COURAGEto express your individuality. Topic: JEALOUSY JEALOUSYcan cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships.

  11. Step 1: Choose a Topic Common topics for themes include: Courage HonestyUnhappiness Death IdentityWealth FamilyLove War FreedomPrejudiceRespect FriendshipTrustStereotyping Growing Up TruthSacrifice HateViolenceInnocence

  12. Step 2: Write a statement based on your topic Helpful reminders • A THEME is a statement about a topic • Theme involves making a point about a topic • If your topic was racism, your thematic statement might be: racism is caused by ignorance and insecurity

  13. Step 3: Check that your thematic statement is universal Could this thematic statement apply to everyone (in the world? In this classroom?) Where have you seen this theme in your life? Write about this situation. If you can’t relate, come up with a situation you could encounter where you’d observe this theme. If you can relate, it’s probably universal!

  14. Step 5: Group work Share your thematic statements with your group.

  15. Three Poems + Theme • If your three poems fit your theme, then great...you have no homework! • If your poems do NOT fit your theme, then you need to decide whether you want to change your poems OR change your theme. • If you decide to change your poems • You can add/change a few lines to make it fit your theme better • You might decide to completely throw away your Nostalgia and Passion poems, and write new poems. • If you decide to change your theme • Make sure this theme fits all three of your poems • Remember:If the topic of your theme is freedom, the actual word freedom does not have to be present in your poem to ensure that it is related to the theme.

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