Themes and messages

In the final lesson in the series we learn about themes and messages and how these are conveyed in stories. Learners are often intimidated by the “theme” of a piece of literature – believing it to be something that is obscure or something that is difficult to articulate. As theme is a common component of all forms of literature, providing your learners with opportunities to find and discuss themes in short stories will equip them with skills that can be applied to other forms of literature.