Thursday, February 28, 2013

Understanding Theme

An author spends a vast majority of time considering what the theme of the story they are writing will be.  The reader is rewarded with an understanding about life or a lesson that can be learned.  When considering theme a reader can determine what the author might have been thinking by analyzing different aspects of the story.  One can look at the characters' actions, determine how the setting may play a role in determining the theme, find out how characters face and deal with conflict, and look for clues in the title of the selection. 

In this discussion, analyze the theme of the story "Scout's Honor."  What do you think the theme of the story is and what helped you to reach that conclusion? 

Discuss another story that you've read in which the theme is really apparent.  Respond to at least one other classmate's post to add information or ask a question. 

Enjoy your discussion!
Mrs. Engman
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40 comments:

  1. RJFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I think the theme is Lies have Conseceuences and I think that beccause they lied to others and they were stuck in the wilds, I can't think of a story that has a easy theme but I MIGHT post again if I think of one

    -RJ

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    1. RJFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      I pick the first Diary of a Wimpy kid, it's theme is don't try to be who you aren't

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  2. ChloChoFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I think the theme of the story is to NEVER EVER GIVE UP! Because if you give up, you won't be able to reach your goal. When you set a goal you have to meet that goal.
    Another story that i have read is "Cat Found" it was a very good book. The Theme of it I think it was how life can be hard at times and great at times. It was a very very Great book.

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    1. SophFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      I think that is a good theme for Scout's Honor too even though they do give up.:) Also that book "Cat Found" sounds really good, I should read it somtime.

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  3. SophFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I think the theme of Scout's Honor is accepting things and learning to try new things. I think accepting things is one theme because the boys have to accept that they can't always be tough and accepting the fact that sometimes you just have to give up. I also thought that the theme might be trying new things because the narrator has never been out of the city and now he has tried camping in New Jersey. One book that I really understood the theme to was The Hunger Games. I knew that the theme was life is hard at times and to be confident in your life

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    1. ChloChoFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      I have to agree with you Soph. But this book has more than one theme.
      -ChloCho

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    2. TexFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Well said Soph it PERFECTLY describes the stories theme

      ~ Tex

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  4. gooberFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    i think so to

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    1. RJFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      Goober, can you answer this question, WHY ARE YOU STILL POSTING HERE?

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Hey goober I was just what things you do at your new school we miss you should come back

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:58 AM

      goober how are you typing this shouldn't you be in school?

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      goober?shouldnt u be at school?

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    5. lil jMarch 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      Maybe she gets time to go on the internet at school and she spends this time on the blog, she is still considered part of the class to some people and just because she goes to school somewhere else doesnt mean she can't talk about stuff.

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  5. monkFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    goober your still posting

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  6. gooberFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    yeah

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  7. JD!!!!!February 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I think the theme of Scout's Honor is that you should never tell lies, or else you'll be sorry for them.

    I once read a book that the theme was carried out throught the fifteen book series. the series was called the Guardians Of Ga'Hoole. I think the theme of the series was that you should never ever not act on something you believe in. That's how good always defeats evil.

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    1. RJFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      just o you know Ashley, that's just a question because you don't go to school here

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  8. pinkpandaFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I think the theme of Scouts Honor was about loyalty and taking a challenge.also i think that it is about learning a lesson.

    pinkpanda

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  9. bugsyFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I think the theme is that you should always be perpared and to check things before you go somewhere or do somthing. I reached that conclusion because they weren't really perpared and they gave up. But if they had the right materials they would be able to last. It also would be about learning from mistakes because they learned what to pack and what it was like there.

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  10. LexiFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I think the theme of Scouts Honor is that you shouldnt lie to your parents, because youll get in trouble after they find out that you lied to them.

    And i dont know a good book that i read. ill repost if i can come up with one.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    HOW IS ASHLEY STILL BLOGING SHE DOSNT GO HEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. LexiFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      TOMMY!!!

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    2. pinkpandaFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      *here*

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    3. LexiFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

      you spelt here wrong its H-E-R-E

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    4. lil jMarch 4, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      I dont think it matters if she doesn't go here she can still be a part of the blog!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    this is tommy who pubished that

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  13. TexFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I think "Scout's Honor's" theme is friendship because towards the end they all say they're not tough and they stick together for the whole time
    I just finished the first book of the series of unfortunate events It's theme is mostly depression

    ~ Tex

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  14. shay dogFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I think that the theme of Scouts Honor is a leason that you aren't always going to be the toughest out of all your friends

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  15. pinkpandaFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This is a question:
    what would u rate this story?

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  16. shay dogFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I am reading a book called 'Chomp' and it is really good I definitly would read it again.

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  17. HLHMarch 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    i think the story is that you should never give up and not judge people on how they seem, they all acted like they were all tough enough to go camping and they all weren't ready.

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    1. lil jMarch 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      That is a good conclusion, I think that is a good theme and is somthing to think about.

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  18. lil jMarch 4, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I think the theme is team work. It gets to that conclusion by showing what they had to do to survive alone.
    I am reading the book "Babysitter part two" by: R.L Stine, the theme is survival too.

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  19. mmmMarch 4, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    i think the theme of the story is you cant always be tougher than others. and but you can be braver. like when the narrator gave up first that makes him braver.

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  20. HLHMarch 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Im reading a book called Tango and hes a yorkie (my favorite dog) and hes on a ship and thats all i have read so far i cant wait to finish it.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I think the theme of scout's honor is your not always
    tougher than your friends.
    -ratson

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    1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      p.s. I think it's a awesome book!

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  22. JD!!!!!April 13, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Does anybody know wat our assighnmentwas for reading

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  23. JD!!!!!April 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Nevermind, already got answer. Ty

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