26.1 DN Theme Review

Categorize the following information regarding THEMATIC STATEMENTS.

Groups:

(a) DO's

,

(b) DON'TS

• universal statement

• uses absolutes

• applicable to story and real life

• lesson of story

• provides summary

• includes details from text

• supported by evidence

• clear and direct

• cliche statement

• provides definition

A ​ (a)   /subject the author ​ (b)   touches upon and examines in the text. Usually it’s ​ (c)   , for example, “love” or “hate” or “happiness” or “fear”.

• topic
• repeatedly
• 1 word
• theme
• briefly
• many words

​ (a)   /CENTRAL IDEA STATEMENT: A ​ (b)   message the author conveys to the audience. Stories can have ​ (c)   big idea and theme.

• THEME
• TOPIC
• universal
• unique
• multiple
• only one

Select the BEST thematic statement for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou.

• Rise from all the struggles and situations you've gone through like when they talk about you

• Never give up when something is bad because although the main character in this story was going through a lot, she kept her head up and never gave up her dreams.

• Resilience and empowerment in the face of oppression and specifically highlighting the strength of a Black woman who will continue to rise despite attempts to bring her down through discrimination and prejudice.

• Despite the persistence of an oppressive adversary, if you remain confident and stand firm, you can build a resilience over any obstacle.

Select the BEST thematic statement for "Rat Ode" by Elizabeth Acevedo.

•  Rats are survivors that thrive in opposition.

• You should never give up.

• People from New York are like rats, because both groups have to endure a lot of hardship.

• Strength and resilience come from the ability to adapt and thrive, even in the face of adversity. What society sees as insignificant or undesirable often holds hidden power and value.

Select the BEST thematic statement for "The Danger of Silence" by Clint Smith.

• The consequence of being silent is that discrimination takes its course.

• Speak up about injustice.

• Speak out against injustice, because silence can perpetuate inequality and contribute to the normalization of harmful actions.

• Everyone's story deserves to be shared no matter the cost, because no matter who they are their story has value.