Theme Paragraph on "The Cold Equations" by Tom Godwin
Due:
Theme is defined as a universal truth the author wants to convey in a piece of literature. A theme is a statement, a complete idea. A theme is not just one word.
Topic Sentence:
In "The Cold Equations" by Tom Godwin, the narrator clearly states that Nature is hard and unrelenting.
- Title properly cited
- Author
- Description of theme to be explained further in paragraph/Purpose of paragraph
Body of Paragraph:
- Theme is clearly stated
- Explain how this theme is developed and conveyed in the short story
o Use the text to defend the chosen theme
- Include background from story necessary to explain/support theme
- At least TWO quotes
o Properly Cited
o Properly embedded/linked to support theme
Conclusion:
- One sentence that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph
o Mention the theme again
Avoid:
Plot summary
Phrases such as "This quote shows" or "In this paragraph"
Contractions such as "can't," or "doesn't"
Do write in the third person (no "I," "You"). Do make statements and claims. Use more nouns than pronouns. Support your claims with because statements. Make sure whatever you are including in your paragraph is related to the theme demonstrated.