Thematic Issue- the universal or central concept that is explored in a text.
Thematic Statement- the message the author is making about the thematic issue.
Process for determining the thematic statement.
A. Thematic issue: Conformity/Anticonformity
B. What is the author saying about this issue? (Consider his/her tone)
C. Write out this statement as a general/universal message about life. Start off with "The author (name) believes. . . .
- Cross out "The author believes"
-What remains is a thematic statement.
1. . In Schoology, you need to present John Lewis' thematic statement about conformity/anticonformity in March. You will then need to provide three specific examples from the text (with citation) that would work for support of what you have identified as the thematic statement.
2. March Modified Book Review.
- Read the following book review of March. ARTICLE HERE: NPR Book Review
- Select 4 lines from the review that you agree with or disagree with in your own assessment of March.
- List the first line with citation. (Arlington). Then explain this quote to how and why you feel the way you do about March. (Repeat with following 3 lines)
- Provide a works cited for both the NPR article and for March.
Citing an Electronic Source- WC page
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Online Work for Thursday/Friday and Monday/Tuesday..
1. PSA Notes: Read and take notes on the following . . . PSA Notes
2. Study of Public Service Announcements- Message and Techniques
- Open handout. Follow directions and complete chart. Submit to Schoology.
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