theme,
moral,
identifying theme,
& main idea
first what is theme?
Theme is the central idea explored
throughout a text and can be stated
either indirectly or directly. A
literary theme is universal and
applies to all characters and events
of the entire text.
-theme gives meaning to the story by
providing some idea or insight about human
example OF THEME is love,
family, friendship, redemption,
forgiveness, coming of age,
revenge, good vs. evil, bravery,
hardship
example: ROMEO
AND JULIET
theme rule #1
-Theme must be stated as a single
sentence expressing a point about a
topic THE POINT THE
*theme must EXPRESS
AUTHOR IS MAKING about a particular topic
theme rule #2
theme must be stated as fact;avoid
question or ‘’maybe’’ statement.
theme rule #3
theme must include a judgment
about something. theme must
EXAMPLE:answer the
what does thequestion.
author think is good
or bad about the world/the situation etc?
theme rule #4
theme must be a detable point (a
statement which the reader can
agree or disagree.)
theme rule #5
Theme must be supported by
moments gathered from several
points along the plotline.
theme rule #6
theme must be SPECIFIC to the writing but
not to specific that they can’t apply to the
lives of most readers. theme must be also
be UNIVERSAL in nature but not so
universal that they are meaningless or
moral
what is moral?
Moral are the rules which
people use to guide their
behavior and thinking.
-when an individual is dealing
with, or capable of
distinguishing between right
and wrong.
why do we have a different
morals?
Because systems of meaning and
ways of thinking differ from one
culture to another, people from
different cultures typically
develop different ideas about
morality and the best way to live.
They often have different
conceptions of moral authority,
what is the difference between
moral and ethics?
moral ethics
-person belief -standard of behavior
about right an set by group or
wrong profession
based on individual -based on a code of
upbringing,culture, conduct or rules
and religion -often deal with issues
often deal with issues of responsibility and
of character and accountabilitu
example of moral;
-RESPECT
-KEEP PROMISES
-HONESTY
-BRAVE
-FAIRNESS
-ETHICAL
-DO NOT GOSSIP
-ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH
IDENTIFYING
THEME
a piece of writing,
whether it's a book,
poem, movie, or even a
song, is a crucial step
towards understanding
its deeper meaning. It's
about recognizing the
HERE’S A BREAKDOWN OF
THE STEP
1.READ OR OBSERVE
CAREFULLY;
-Pay attention to- the details: Note
the characters, setting, plot,
symbols, and language used.
- Take notes: Jot down key phrases,
2. LOOK
recurring motifs,FORand PATTERNS
any ideas that
stand
- Recurring out
ideas: Are to you.
certain concepts
or themes repeated throughout the
work? Character development: Does
the protagonist's journey highlight a
particular struggle or transformation?
Symbolism: Do objects or events have
3. consider the title and opening
-The title often hints at the theme: What
does the title suggest about the work?
The opening sets the tone: What are the
first impressions you get from the work?
4. analyze the conflict and
resolution
What are the main conflicts? What
challenges do the characters face?
How are the conflicts resolved?
Does the resolution offer any
5. ask yourself questions;
What is the main message the creator
wants to convey? -What is the
author/director trying to say about life,
society, or human nature? -How does the
work make you feel, and why?
6.formulate a thesis statement:
Write a concise sentence that
summarizes the primary theme
you've identified.
main idea
what is main idea?:
A general statement about the
paragraph (or reading selection).
The main idea is a sentence that
provides the subject for discussion;
it is the topic sentence. It is usually
supported by a list of details. If you
can tell what the supporting details
have in common, you can discover
how to find main idea?
1.ask yourself. ‘’what is this
mostly about?’’
2. look at the title of the text.
3. look at the picture.
4.look for words repeated over and over.
5. sometimes the main idEA IS EITHER RHE
FIRST OR LAST SENTENCE IN THE TEXT
6. DON’T GET DISTRACTED BY INTERESTING INFORMATION
THAT DOESN’T SUPPORT THE MAIN IDEA.
MAIN
IDEA
the most important part
of a story
supporting details
facts or example
that tell more about
the main idea
example:
My cheeseburger looked delicious! it had juicy
pickles with freshly sliced cheese. the bun had
sesame seeds and looked tasty. I couldn’t wait
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