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Gordon Korman Author Study Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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We'll be examining Character Traits & Themes. Here's a brief overview.
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Gordon Korman
Author Study
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Book Choices
Son of the Mob
Jake, Reinvented
Born to Rock
The Juvie Three
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Themes
What are themes
Common Themes
Love
Anxiety
Fear
Hope
Death
Regret Passion
Envy
Friendship
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Mr. McCabe’s Definition
Themes are feelings written into the characters and
story
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What is your definition?
Most of you have read quite a bit. Almost all of you have watched 1000s of hours of tv or movies.
What is your definition of themeOn your sticky
note, give your 1 line definition of
themes
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Character TraitsPersonality or behavior traits
demonstrated by actions or
thoughts of character
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Batman
• Tough - indestructible
• Generous
• Secretive
• Mysterious
• Ethical
• Romantically Frustrated
• Smart - Inovative
Character Traits Character Traits Change Over Time
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Batman
• Tough - indestructible
• Generous
• Secretive
• Mysterious
• Ethical
• Romantically Frustrated
• Smart - Inovative
Character Traits Character Traits Change Over Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Batman
• Tough - indestructible
• Generous
• Secretive
• Mysterious
• Ethical
• Romantically Frustrated
• Smart - Inovative
Character Traits Character Traits Change Over Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
