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#24 Compare and Contrast Theme
By AMANDA BREWER
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We will work part one together in class. You will complete part 2 of the worksheet on your own!
Make sure you READ the directions.
Theme ideas:
- A mother will put her love for her children above every other relationship
- Those in power will do anything to stay in power
- Those who anger the gods will be punished
- Excessive pride can make a person act recklessly (without care)
- Heroes often have help in their quests (journeys)
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Even heroes make mistakes
Question 1
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Choose ONE theme idea to compare
Even heroes make mistakes
Heroes often have help in their quests (journeys)
Excessive pride can make a person act recklessly (without care)
Those who anger the gods will be punished
Those in power will do anything to stay in power
A mother will put her love for her children above every other relationship
Question 2
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This theme shows up in the myth of _______________.
Question 3
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Please give a QUOTE from the myth that supports your theme idea.
Question 4
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How does this quote (evidence) show your theme?
Question 5
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This theme shows up in Percy Jackson as well!
Please give a QUOTE from Percy Jackson that supports your theme idea.
Question 6
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How does this quote (evidence) show your theme?
Question 7
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Write a 5 sentence compare and contrast paragraph using the information in # 1-6!
Please compare and contrast the theme you chose in Percy Jackson and the myth.
Sentence Starters:
1. I know that the theme____BLANK___ is in Percy Jackson because____BLANK____
2. This quote shows____BLANK____
3. I know the the theme____BLANK____is in the myth of ___BLANK___ because____BLANK___
4. This quote shows___BLANK___
5. Similarities and differences in the myth and Percy Jackson are ___BLANK____
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Now pick a NEW theme and myth!
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Question 8
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Choose a NEW theme!
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Question 9
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What myth does this theme show up in?
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Question 12
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Write a 5 (FIVE) sentence minimum paragraph that shows how Percy Jackson and the myth are the same, and different.
HINT: They are the same, because they BOTH have the same theme :)
Question 10
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Get a QUOTE from the myth to prove your point!
Question 11
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Get a QUOTE from PERCY JACKSON to show that the theme shows up!
