Finding Themes in Stories
Grade 14 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast recurring themes across multiple literary works.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:16
From Goblin Markets to Locksley Halls - Comparing the Development of Literary Themes
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When making a comparative claim, you must identify the subjects you are comparing, establish a basis for comparison, and identify a similarity or difference between the subjects.
- 2
According to the video, both Rossetti and Tennyson use imagery to explore emotional pain, but Rossetti uses it to warn about the dangers of giving in to temptation, while Tennyson uses it to express how painful memories shape his view of the past.
- 3
To select the best evidence, make sure the evidence directly aligns to the claim and shows a similarity or difference when compared to the other piece of evidence.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify a recurring theme in both "Goblin Market" and "Locksley Hall." Then, briefly describe how each poem uses a different type of figurative language to develop that shared theme.”
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