Six-Word Theme Statement
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Thinking Critically
A theme statement is a complex truth about the human condition or an insight into life expressed in one or two sentences.
Much like the texts we study, our lives have themes with patterns of behaviour that teach us valuable lessons. Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said,
Much like the texts we study, our lives have themes with patterns of behaviour that teach us valuable lessons. Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said,
Watch
your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habit.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habit.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Just as the repetition of similar ideas or details within a text contributes to a theme, so do the events and decisions in our lives. In preparation for the final novel assignment, you need to determine the novel's theme. Working toward this end, compose a six-word theme statement for your chosen novel.
The online magazine Smith started a similar project call the Six-Word Memoir, calling for readers to compose a one-sentence story that captured the essence of their lives. The project went viral, and people from every corner of the world began contributing their lines.
Follow each of the steps on the next page, in order, to complete your six word theme statement.
The online magazine Smith started a similar project call the Six-Word Memoir, calling for readers to compose a one-sentence story that captured the essence of their lives. The project went viral, and people from every corner of the world began contributing their lines.
Follow each of the steps on the next page, in order, to complete your six word theme statement.