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Mini-Lesson #4

Theme

The theme of a story is a central message, concern, or insight into life. We can also think of the theme as the lesson taught or the moral of the story.

          What do you think the central message of your novel is? What is the author trying to “teach” you or show you about life? There may be several messages or themes in your novel. Write about the theme or themes in your novel.