What is Theme?
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Objective
I can support my interpretation of a theme with textual evidence from a literary work.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between explicit and implicit evidence in a text. Provide an example of each.
Describe the steps you should take if you cannot find evidence to support your initial argument about a text.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following lines from a poem: "The old clock ticks, the seasons turn, / Each day a lesson, hard-earned. / Though shadows fall and skies may weep, / The seeds of hope we sow will keep." What is one possible theme of this poem? Provide a line from the poem that supports your interpretation. Read the following lines from a short story: "The little boat battled the waves, / Each crest a challenge, each trough a grave. / But the captain held firm, his spirit bright, / Guiding his vessel through the darkest night." What is one possible theme of this story? Provide a line from the story that supports your interpretation.”
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