Identifying and Developing Theme
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Objective
I can analyze the development of a theme in a text, explaining how specific details shape and refine it, and provide an objective summary of the text.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
12 questions
Explain the difference between a topic and a theme, providing an example of each.
Describe two methods for identifying a theme in a story or film, according to the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Identify a theme present in the story of "Little Red Riding Hood." Explain how at least two specific details from the story contribute to the development of this theme. Consider a film you have recently watched. What is a possible theme of this film? Describe how the actions or journey of the main character develop this theme throughout the movie. ”
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