Original PromptGoing from summary to theme statements
This resource explains the difference between summary and theme in literature. A summary outlines what happened in a story, including key characters, settings, and plot points, while a theme conveys the underlying message or lesson of the narrative. Through examples, it discusses how readers can identify the theme by analyzing character experiences and moral lessons. The document provides structured exercises that guide readers in summarizing stories and crafting their own theme statements. It also includes self-check questions to ensure that the theme statements encapsulate universal truths and are supported by textual evidence.