Exploring Theme
Writing Activity
What is theme?
The theme of a story is what the author is trying to convey — in other words, the central idea of the story.
*characters
*setting
*plot
Popular Themes
2. Never judge a book by its cover
3. Treat others the way you want to be treated
4. Survival
5. Overcoming one's fears
YOUR ASSIGNMENT
2. Who are your characters? Give two details about each one (make sure that your characters and their traits support your theme).
3. Where does your story take place? Be specific about the setting and make sure it can support your theme.
4. Using at least one paragraph, explain the plot of your story.
Understanding Theme: a writing project
*** I have done an example for you. I would like yours to be more detailed***
Write your theme.
Hard work pays off.
Who are your characters? Give two details about each one (make sure that your characters and their traits support your theme).
1. Sally, a 13 year old girl who is struggling with math.
2. Mrs. Miller, Sally’s math teacher who really wants Sally to succeed.
3. Sally’s mom, a caring woman who would do anything for Sally.
Where does your story take place? Be specific about the setting and make sure it can support your theme.
My story takes place at a middle school in math class.
Explain the plot of your story.
Sally struggles with math. Although she studies, she still has a C- and wants her grade to be higher. Sally works up the courage to ask her teacher for extra help. Mrs. Miller offers to help Sally before school. Sally’s mom drives Sally to school early every morning to work with Mrs. Miller. At the end of the semester, Sally’s grade improves to a B.