Theme Tracking Sheet - Leon County Schools



Theme Tracking Report Name:_____________________________

Due Date: May 6 Date __________________Period______

Title of Book_________________________________________________________________________

Author: _____________________________________________________________________________

1. TOPIC:

Begin by narrowing down a topic you see brought up again and again in the novel.

List your topic here: (10 pts) (Ex: Divergent- Making choices)

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2. QUESTION:

Next, figure out a question about this theme that you feel the novel is exploring. With what specific problem or issue in this particular novel is the character wrestling/ struggling? (10 pts)

(Ex: Divergent- What faction does Tris truly belong in, and how will she ultimately choose?)

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3. TRACK the question:

Now, track the places this topic comes up in the book’s chapters. Your tracking should come from multiple parts of the novel. In other words, tracking means that you show this topic’s growth as the character struggles to answer the question above. You need to track its development throughout the entire plot; the minimum number of citations include one from the exposition, three from rising action, one for the climax, one for falling action, and one for resolution. Use the chart below as a guide to complete on notebook paper. (70 points)

|Chapter/Page |Quotation about theme (cited) |Interpretation/ |How does this answer question? |

|number | |Analysis in your own words |(at least 2 sentences) |

| | |(at least 2 sentences) | |

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Finally, take the information you have gathered from each chapter to establish an answer to the question you wrote for #2. What message is the author trying to get across? Create a universal theme statement here, and explain it (10 pts):

4. THEME STATEMENT FOR ENTIRE NOVEL (25 points)

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*Parent signature indicates that, to the best of your knowledge, your child read this book. It would also be helpful if you would check for completeness, accuracy, and neatness. Parent Signature:

(TEN points will be deducted if this is not signed)

________________/130 points

BOOK REGISTRATION FORM

(10 POINTS)

Student's Name: _______________________________________________________________

Period: ______________________________________________________________________

Title of novel: _________________________________________________________________

Author: ______________________________________________________________________

# of pages: ___________________________________________________________________

I certify that my son/daughter will read the book and complete the approach paper after reading the above mentioned novel. Please note the due date of the book report is May 6.

Parent Signature: _____________________________________________________________

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