The document provides context and examples for analyzing themes in texts. It begins by listing common sayings and explaining they convey themes. It then defines theme as a message about life or human nature. The document provides a model and examples for predicting, finding, and explaining themes in various texts, including the song "Let It Go" and the story "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas.

1. “Amigo
Brothers”
by Piri
Thomas

2. 1. True love never dies.
2. The early bird gets the worm.
3. The grass isn't always greener on the
other side.
4. Birds of a feather flock together.
5. Slow but steady wins the race.
6. Honesty is the best policy.
7. Misery loves company.
What do the following sentences have
in common?

3. 1. True love never dies.
2. The early bird gets the worm.
3. The grass isn't always greener on the
other side.
4. Birds of a feather flock together.
5. Slow but steady wins the race.
6. Honesty is the best policy.
7. Misery loves company.
They all convey common THEMES.

4. Theme
Predict the meaning of the term theme.
Employ the following model in your
response.
Model
Clearly, the term theme denotes ________.

5. Theme
A theme is a message about life or human
nature that the writer shares with the
reader.
Themes can sometimes be a moral or a
lesson.
Example:
A common theme is a hero's search for
truth, goodness, and honor, as occurs in
The Lord of the Rings.

6. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity
Based on the title of the song “Let It Go,”
predict the ballad's theme. Employ the model
below in your response.
Model
According to the title of “Let It Go” by Idina
Menzel, the ballad exhibits the theme ________
because ________.

7. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity
Observe the song's music video. As you
scrutinize the film, underline evidence which
may support the anthem's theme.
“Let It Go”

8. “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel Theme Activity
Upon analysis of the song “Let It Go” by
Idina Menzel, explicate the ballad's theme.
Employ the TIDE method in your response.
Model
Upon analysis of “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel,
the songwriter asserts the theme ________. For
example, the narrator exclaims ________.
Therefore, the speaker clearly posits ________.
Conclusively, based upon “Let it Go” by Idina
Menzel, the artist supplies the theme ________.

9. “The Amigo Brothers”
Materials:
1. Textbook open to page 324.
2. Composition book open to a blank page.

10. “Amigo Brothers”
Based upon the title of the story and the image
provided on page 325, predict the theme of the
narrative. Employ the below model in your
response.
Model
After analyzing the title of “Amigo Brothers” by
Piri Thomas, the author will employ the theme
________ because ________.

11. “Amigo Brothers”
Craft the following t-chart in your notes. As we
examine the story, cite any pieces of evidence
that may foreshadow the story's theme. Employ
the class' predicted theme.
Predicted Theme Evidence

12. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion
Questions
Respond to the following questions in complete
sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author,
restate the question, and cite evidence with line
numbers in order to justify your answer.
1. Infer the story's theme. Why does the author employ this
theme?
2. Discern the theme posited by the film The Champion in
the text. Why does Thomas supply this theme?
3. Note a theme presented solely by the fight scene. Why
does Thomas compose this theme?
4. Determine a theme presented when Antonio muses on
his rooftop. Why does the author furnish this theme?
5. Record a theme Felix exhibits when the meets a group
of brothers in an alley. Why does the author provide
this theme?

13. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion
Questions
Respond to the following questions in complete
sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author,
restate the question, and cite evidence with line
numbers in order to justify your answer.
6. Note an instance of suspense within the story. Why
does the author craft this suspense?
7. List a person versus person conflict presented within the
story. Why does the author employ this conflict?
8. Ascertain a person versus self conflict within the text.
Why does the author employ this conflict?
9. Characterize Felix. Why is this characterization
significant?
10. Characterize Antonio. Why is this characterization
paramount?

14. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion
Questions II
Respond to the following questions in complete
sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author,
restate the question, and cite evidence with line
numbers in order to justify your answer.
1. Infer a person versus environment conflict within the
text. Why does the Thomas pen this conflict?
2. Note an instance of foreshadowing within the text. Why
does the author employ this foreshadowing?
3. Determine a cause within the text. Why does the author
utilize this cause within the text?
4. Record an effect within the text. Why does the author
use this effect?
5. Discern the story's setting. Why does this setting prove
significant within the text?

15. “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Discussion
Questions II
Respond to the following questions in complete
sentences. Moreover, supply the story title and author,
restate the question, and cite evidence with line
numbers in order to justify your answer.
6. Infer the story's exposition. Why is this exposition
significant?
7. Note the story's rising action. Why does the author
employ this rising action?
8. Determine the story's climax. Why does the Thomas
craft this climax?
9. Discern the narrative's falling action. Why does Thomas
pen this plot portion?
10. Record the narrative's conclusion. Why does the
author supply this conclusion?

16. Theme Quote Analysis Activity
Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the
following quote. Employ the model below in your
response:
“The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I
can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of
my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with
me the sunshine of my prosperity.”
by Ulysses S. Grant
Model
Upon analysis of the quote by Ulysses S. Grant, the
author asserts the theme ________. For example, Grant
purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that
readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the
specified quotation, Ulysses S. Grant undoubtedly posits
________.

17. Theme Quote Analysis Activity
Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the
following quote. Employ the model below in your
response:
“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a
slow ripening fruit.”
by Aristotle
Model
Upon analysis of the quote by Aristotle, the author
asserts the theme ________. For example, Aristotle
purports ________. Clearly, the author desires that
readers ________. Conclusively, after examining the
specified quotation, Aristotle undoubtedly posits ________.

18. “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily
Dickinson Theme Analysis Activity
Employing the TIDE method, infer the theme of the above poem.
Employ the model below in your response:
Model
Upon analysis of “Success is Counted Sweetest” by Emily
Dickinson, the author asserts the theme ________. For example,
Dickinson purports ________. Clearly, the author conveys
________. Conclusively, after examining “Success is Counted
Sweetest” by Emily Dickinson, the author undoubtedly posits
Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.
Not one of all the purple Host
Who took the Flag today
Can tell the definition
So clear of Victory
As he defeated-dying
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!

19. Theme Bracket Analysis
Respond to the following prompt: Analyze which text
exhibits a more potent theme. Incorporating the model
below, employ the TIDE method in order to craft a
cohesive response.
“Success is
Counted Sweetest”
by Emily Dickinson
“Amigo Brothers”
by Piri Thomas
TIDE Example
After analyzing the story “Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas and the poem
“Success is Counted Sweetest” Emily Dickinson, ________'s text exhibits a more
potent theme than ________. For example, the author declares________ ().
Additionally, ________ proclaims ________ (). Clearly, ________'s theme within
________ proves compelling. Conclusively, based on this evidence, ________'s text
________ furnishes a more distinct theme than ________.

20. “The Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas Found
Poem
Analyze the narrative, then cite ten pieces of
evidence which reinforce the following theme:
Authentic friendship conquers adversity. Moreover,
arrange your evidence into a found poem, citing line
numbers for each fragment of evidence.
Example
they felt themselves to be brothers (2-3)
They had known each other since childhood (3).
Early morning sunrises would find them running along
the East River Drive (12-13)
they met as usual for their daily workout (35-36)
But I wanna win, fair and square (63)
Tony, let's promise something right here (66-67)