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Theme
The Central Idea or Message
Emma Zayas,
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Understanding Theme• Theme is a story’s lesson or message about
life• Themes are not usually stated directly• The readers have to figure it out for
themselves • There can be more than one interpretation of
a story’s theme
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Theme is NOT a summary of the plot
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Theme vs. Topic• Topics can typically be summed up in
one word
• Themes can be summed up in a phrase or sentence
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Some Themes in Bud, Not Buddy
• Is the author making any references to life or living?
• Is the author teaching us any lessons through Bud’s life and mistakes?
• Is the author teaching us anything about human nature by Bud’s character traits?
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Now for some…
Guided Practice
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Plot Summary or Theme?Three kids are followed by a ghost into
the woods.
PLOT SUMMARY
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Plot Summary or Theme? A boy goes on an adventure through the
West with his best friend by hopping railroad trains.
PLOT SUMMARY
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Plot Summary or Theme?One man’s garbage is another man’s
treasure.
THEME
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Plot Summary or Theme?
If you tell lies a lot, eventually no one will believe you, even if you tell the truth.
Theme
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Now time for…
Independent Practice