G19.1 Single Sentence Exercise: State General Theme of Current Title

Literary Core Skill:

Grammar Level 19: Explain the general theme of various titles.
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Elements of Fiction:

Theme

Assignment Type:

Single Sentence Exercise

Description:

This worksheet asks students to state the general theme (subject/topic/idea) of current title a single word.

The “general theme” of a story is the universal idea, topic, or question that the story addresses; the subject toward which the author wishes to turn the conversation. It is distinct from the “specific theme” of a story, which is the case, point, or argument that the author is making about that topic.

Grading Rubric:

Pass/ Fail based on plausibility.

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