Theme 4 - Single Sentence Exercise: State General Theme of Current Title
Literary Core Skill:
Explain the general theme of various titles.
Resources: Socratic List questions 11a – 11e, 12a – 12d; TC Syllabus section 6.
Elements of Fiction:
Assignment Type:
Description:
This worksheet asks students to state the general theme (subject/topic/idea) of current title a single word.
The “general theme” of a story is the universal idea, topic, or question that the story addresses; the subject toward which the author wishes to turn the conversation. It is distinct from the “specific theme” of a story, which is the case, point, or argument that the author is making about that topic.
Grading Rubric:
Pass/ Fail based on plausibility.
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