LA 1.02 Theme!
Topic vs. Theme Examples
"Red Riding Hood" and "Online Information" topic = strangers theme = dangerous to talk to strangers "Tortoise and the Hare" and "Study Time" topic = pace theme (life lesson) = if you pace yourself you will reach your goal The Bravery of King Travis topic = Bravery theme (life lesson) = Anyone can be brave
Topic
-a single word or short phrase that does not provide a life lesson. -tells what the story is about. -may help identify the theme Example: War, Love, Peace, Travel, Family, Freedom
What Is a Theme?
-author teaches a life lesson in their writing -full sentences The message applies to the story and your world, too!
Common Topic Examples
Love Bravery Strangers Danger Races Animals History Life Death Aging
Common Theme Examples
Love conquers all. Anyone can be brave. Don't talk to strangers. Slow and steady win the race. History repeats itself. We are all part of the circle of life. Growing up (coming of age) is tough.
Can different stories have the same theme?
Yes
Common Themes
the same life lesson that reappears in different mediums. Authors, poets, and songwriters choose to show these in various ways. Ex: movie, song, or novel that conveys: always be yourself.
