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#24 Compare and Contrast Theme

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12 questions
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)
- Even heroes make mistakes
1

Choose ONE theme idea to compare

1

This theme shows up in the myth of _______________.

1

Please give a QUOTE from the myth that supports your theme idea.

1

How does this quote (evidence) show your theme?

1

This theme shows up in Percy Jackson as well!
Please give a QUOTE from Percy Jackson that supports your theme idea.

1

How does this quote (evidence) show your theme?

5

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____

Now pick a NEW theme and myth!
1

Choose a NEW theme!

1

What myth does this theme show up in?

3

Get a QUOTE from the myth to prove your point!

3

Get a QUOTE from PERCY JACKSON to show that the theme shows up!

7

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 :)