How do I discuss the theme in my introduction?

How do I discuss the theme in my introduction? Let’s try to make this easier.

Where do I even get my theme? This is a one word theme from the think and read sections of the prompt.

Look at where we got the themes. What is your theme?

Now what? Define what this word means in its simplest form.

Then what? State when this one word happens.

Some exemplary scholar examples: • Partnershipis when two or more people work together caused by a need to achieve a goal. • Individualityis when a person relies on themself and self-confidence in order to accomplish a goal. • Independenceis when a person works alone in orderto complete a task successfully. • Teamworkis when people work together in order to accomplish a task or project. • Teamworkis when group members work together caused by a need to finish a job on time.

Notice the framework • ______________ is when _____________________ in order to ________________________________. • ______________ is when _____________________ caused by a need to _________________________. • First Blank – one word theme • Second Blank – definition • Third Blank – when it happens

Now you try with your group: • Friendship • Honesty • Love • Tradition • Regret

Now you try independently: • Patience • Respect (Silently complete this task. Write your “discussion of theme” on the front side of a notecard with your name for me to check.)

Avoid the following • NO vague words - something, thing, someone • NO second person – YOU • NO negative words – NOT, DON’T, DOESN’T (use the word avoid instead) • NO extra words • NEVER use the same word twice in the same sentence. • NEVER define a word with the same word.

Now figure out the theme and write a discussion of theme: • "The fundamental cause of trouble in the world is that the stupid are sure while the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

Now figure out the theme and write a discussion of theme: • "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality." - Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

Now figure out the theme and write a discussion of theme: • "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." - Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Now figure out the theme and write a discussion of theme: • "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

QUIZ: choose 1, write the 2themes and 1 discussion of theme • “The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” ― Lois Lowry, The Giver • “I knew that there had been times in the past-terrible times-when people had destroyed others in haste,in fear, and had brought about their own destruction” ― Lois Lowry, The Giver

tomorrow • TEST! • Analyzing prompt • Determine 2 topics • Determine one word themes • Match themes to topics • Determine major details of each • Draw and label hand correctly • Write – Introductory paragraph - ODT

How do I discuss the theme in my introduction?