R9: Defend thematic interpretations of various titles in oral discussions.

Notes and Resources:

“Thematic” interpretation refers to a student’s explanation of the story’s main ideas that is based solely on the evidence of the story itself.

Element of Fiction:

Theme

Assignment Options:

R9.1 Oral Presentation Exercise: Discuss General and Specific Themes of Current Title

Assignment Templates:

CenterForLitR9, Rhetoric, Theme