Finding Your Theme

ACTIVITY

Your Name:

THE THEME CHECKLIST

Complete the following checklist and see how you can apply your theme to each section of the book.

OPENING List possible ways to introduce the theme to your readers.

What is going on in the world that can give your year a setting?

Describe your community to give your school a setting.

How can you tie the school to the year?

Give details of the students — how many? Diversity? Where do they live/come from? How can you relate them to the year?

List current trends, such as music, social media, styles, popular hangouts.

What specific events apply to the theme and illustrate why you chose it?

What other details can you refer to that will give your book a place in time?

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