Theme Review

In Theme 2, you:

  • explored some of the interesting idioms found in our Canadian culture and language
  • looked at different types of jargon in the world
  • looked at colloquialisms and created meaning from them
  • looked at various reading strategies that can help you make sense of print materials
  • read a story and categorized parts of a plot using various reading strategies
  • learned about the relationship between plot and characterization
  • explored the elements of setting and how it contributes to an enjoyable reading and viewing experience
  • explored the difference between literal and figurative language in comic strips
  • analyzed song lyrics and identified the figurative language being used to convey a message
  • determined the intended audience and message in advertisements
  • examined images used in advertising and determined the purpose of the images
  • considered content and messages intended in advertisements
  • responded personally, critically, and creatively to advertisements



Now go to the next page to show what you have learned!