Theme unit story questins Flashcards
As you read,………
Look for details
What are the 3 steps for developing theme
Character change
How conflict is resolved
Repeating symbols
While developing a theme ask yourself, ……
What is the authors message.
Develop a theme statement that is,
UNIVERSAL
Themes will not be clearly stated, but rather
implied throughout the book
Create a theme statement for Love
Love can be hard, but the rewards are worth it.
Courage
Courage means never backing down, and never giving up!
Survival
one must persevere through difficult things in order to survive
What is the conflict of the story “The Stolen Party”?
Rosaura wanted to go to a birthday party, but her mother did not want her to because she was afraid she would be mistreated because it was a rich kid’s party.
What is the resolution of “The Stolen Party”?
In the end, the Signora Ines made her work and gave her money instead of a goodie bag because she knew she was poor. This made Rosaura feel badly as it made her feel she was treated differently. She just to fit in like the other girls.
What is a theme statement for “The Stolen Party”?
Be careful who you choose to be close to, for those you call friends could betray you.
Sometimes in life, people think they are being kind, but they are really being cruel.
How does the character in “The Stolen Party” change?
Rosaura realized that she was not really invited as a guest, but rather to work at the party. She learned to be more careful about who she trusts. Unfortunately, she learned that she did not fit in with the rich people, after all.
What is the conflict in the “War of the Wall”?
The conflict is that a woman wants to paint a mural on a wall that has been used by the kids in the community. They consider it their wall and don’t want her.
What is the resolution of “The War of the Wall”?
In the end, the woman completes the painting and leaves. The painting ended up being a tribute to the community.
What is a theme statement for the “War of the Wall”?
Be careful not to make assumptions about other people, as you can be very wrong.
How does the character change throughout the story.
In the beginning of the story, the narrator used to see the wall as a nuisance and a bother. By the end, the narrator begins to appreciate the artist’s point of view and artwork. The narrator shows more empathy for the artist.
What is the conflict in the story “Thank you Ma’am”?
In the story, Roger attempts to steal a woman’s purse. The woman catches him and has to decide how to best teach him a lesson. Should she punish him or show him kindness?
What is the resolution to the story, “Thank you Ma’am”?
In the end, the woman teachers Roger a lesson by showing him kindness. She takes him home, feeds him, takes care of him and even gives him money. This teaches Roger a lesson.
What is a theme statement for the story, “Thank you Ma’am”?
People deserve second chances in life because everyone makes mistakes.
How does the character in the story “Thank You Ma’am” change?
The character, Roger changes from the beginning to the end of the story. In the end, he seems to appreciate the woman’s kindness and generosity. It seems that he learned his lesson and will hopefully not do something like this again. Her kindness touched him and made him think differently about his actions.
What is theme?
