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Themes in Young Warriors and Their Impact On The Plot

The document outlines a lesson plan for Grade 7 students focusing on identifying and analyzing themes in the novel 'The Young Warriors'. It emphasizes the importance of understanding themes to enhance comprehension of the plot and encourages students to create thematic statements from broad themes. The lesson includes activities for independent reading and discussion to deepen students' analytical skills.

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Themes in Young Warriors and Their Impact On The Plot

The document outlines a lesson plan for Grade 7 students focusing on identifying and analyzing themes in the novel 'The Young Warriors'. It emphasizes the importance of understanding themes to enhance comprehension of the plot and encourages students to create thematic statements from broad themes. The lesson includes activities for independent reading and discussion to deepen students' analytical skills.

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English Literature - Grade 7 (1)

Themes in "The
Young Warriors"
and Their Impact
on Plot
Comprehension.
Lesson
Objectives
The following presentation and collection of
resources will focus on students developing
the skills to be able to:

1 2 3 4
Define the term ·Create a ·Read independently
·Identify and
‘themes’ as it thematic to identify themes in
analyze major the novel and
relates to literary and minor statement using
discuss their impact
pieces and discuss themes in ‘The one of the broad
on their
their impact on plot Young Warriors’. themes comprehension of
comprehension. identified in the the plot.
novel.
What is a
Theme?
The easiest way to start identifying themes is to ask: What is the text
about? What topics or issues does it explore? What is the underlying
message?

We might begin by writing down singular words or short phrases e.g.


war, coming of age, kindness, bravery, etc.

Then, we need to turn these into statements - that is, we write them
as a series of specific ideas rather than as a single word.
Let Us Look at
Some Images:
Identify what broad themes you believe each image represents.
These are broad themes that can be found in ‘The Young Warriors’
Broad Theme Vs.
Thematic Statement
Before we delve into themes and ideas, it's important to understand the difference
between a broad theme and a thematic statement.

Broad Theme Thematic Statement


A Word or Phrase A sentence

The broad theme is the message or concept The thematic statement gives context for
that the writer wishes to express through understanding what the broad theme means
their work. (i.e., it informs you about the theme).

E.g. Love E.g. Love Conquers All


Broad Theme-
UNITY
Thematic
Statement: With
unity, we can fight
against all odds to
defeat the enemy.
Broad Theme-
War
Thematic
Statement: War
causes division
among people and
unnecessary
bloodshed.
Broad Theme-
Family/Love
Relationship
Thematic
Statement:
Can You Identify a
Main Theme?
Which of these do you believe is a main theme and which do you believe are minor
themes? (What do you see as a crucial theme that is present throughout the book?)
Justify your answer.
How Does Understanding
the Themes help you
Understand the Story?

E S
E M
T H
Let Us Discuss:
·Understanding themes allows readers to
analyze a story on a deeper level. Instead of
just recounting events, they can explore the
underlying meaning behind actions, character
motivations, and plot twists, leading to a richer
and more complex comprehension of the
overall storyline.
Your Turn- It is Time to do
Some Reading On Your Own!
Read the excerpt you received and then make a note of the
broad theme you see being presented in it then write a
thematic statement to help you understand a possible
underlying message in that excerpt.
Begin to Answer the
Questions Provided
Thank You for
Participating!

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