A theme is a universal ideaor message about a big idea that is explored throughout a work of literature. Themes don't just apply to one story, but to life in general.
Find a Big Idea:
You always start with a Big Idea, a topic that keeps showing up over and over in the text. Here are some ones we see a lot in Literature/ film:
Big Ideas in Literature.pdf
Easy-Peasy theme tatement frame
Going from Big Idea to Theme
How to write a theme paragraph packet(6C)
Sample theme paragraph--Red: a Crayon's Story
Example Theme Essay
Not sure how to format?
Have questions about how to transition from your evidence to your reasoning?
Use this color-coded sample essay to help you structure and format your own essay!
Using Signal Words and Transitions for text. evidence.docx
Use this list to help you find Leads, Sentence Starters, & Transitions
7 Ways to Structure Your Reasoning
Need help writing your Reasoning? Try these 7 frames