Creating Thematic Statements

It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3!

Step 1

Choose a word from the list of thematic ideas – let’s go with courage.

Write it down on your paper as the start of your thematic statement.

Step 2

What can you say about courage? Think in general terms that can apply to everyone.

This is your assertion about the thematic idea. Write it down.

Step 3

Finally, add a qualifying clause to your statement.

when, because, unless, even, so that, whether, if, etc.

One Step Further

Now let’s practice making a thesis statement about theme that is specific to a literary work.

Think of a novel, play, or short story you know well.

Think of the thematic ideas that are present (use your brainstorming list!)

Fill-in-the-blank

The assertion in this statement will be directly related to the ideas presented in the work of literature.

Copy this down: Work: __________________________ Thematic Idea: ___________________

Fill-in-the-blank

In ______________, _______________ (name of literary work) (name of author)

presents the idea that ________________ (thematic idea)

__________________________________(assertion about what the literature teaches the reader about T.I.)

_________________________________.(qualifying clause: when, because, even, so that, whether, if, etc)

Think – Pair – Share!

Think about what to write and write it.Pair up with a person sitting next to you

and read what you wrote. Share what your partner wrote with the

class!

Think – Pair – Share!

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