https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp Learning Goal: As we read Freak the Mighty, you will track the different themes throughout the novel by writing theme statements. There can be more than one theme in a selection of chapters. Remember Theme Statement is a sentence that states the BIG idea of the text. It is like a Main Idea but for a work of fiction (novel, poetry, short story, play). More importantly, a Theme Statement can apply to the world OUTSIDE of the story. That is why a Theme Statement is referred to as a BIG IDEA. Themes can be found in the setting or characters. Themes are usually ideas that are repeated throughout the novel. Themes and Theme Statements are NOT a summary of the chapters. Use the tools provided to help you track the themes throughout the novel. en-us 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC 2026-03-21 04:43:44 UTC hello@padlet.com mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944856 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944856 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944857 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944857 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944858 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944858 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944860

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944860 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944861 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944861 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944862 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944862 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944863 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944863 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944864

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944864 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944865 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944865 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944866 In this passage, we learn about "Freak the Mighty", the title of the book. This passage explores Freak and Max's friendship.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944866 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944867 In this passage, the author reveals how Max's grandparents begin to change in the way they treat him and see him.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944867 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944868 This passage shows how Max's relationship with his grandparents begins to change.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944868 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944869 In this passage, Freak reveals his big secret to Max.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944869 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944870 In this passage, we learn more from Freak about the secret that he shares with Max.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944870 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944873

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944873 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944874 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944874 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944875 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944875 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944876 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944876 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944877 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944877 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944878 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944878 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944879

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944879 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944880 Theme Statement: How others see you affects how you feel about yourself.
This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because Max is hiding under his bed in the down under. Max does this because he feels badly about the first time he meets Gwen. Max is isolating himself by hiding and is thinking about all the things he feels he did wrong.
In the text it states, "Anyhow, I went there right after the Fair Gwen ran off with that look on her face, like: What was he doing with my poor little boy, stealing him away in the wagon?"]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944880 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944881 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944881 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944882 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944882 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944883 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944883 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944884 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944884 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944885 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944885 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944886 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944886 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944888

Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944888 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944889 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944889 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944892 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944892 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944893 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944893 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944894 After each section of chapters, we are going to record some theme statements. Use the tools and word banks to help you identify the theme statement. Remember a Theme Statement is a sentence that states the big idea of the text.

Each chapter may have multiple themes. Use the theme topic word bank to help you identify a theme topic. Then identify an action word to help you make a theme statement. Finally, write a sentence using the theme topic and action word to write a theme statement. Be sure that your sticky note color matches the theme topic you chose.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944894 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944895 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944895 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944896 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944896 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944897 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944897 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944898 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944898 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944899 This passage shows a discussion between Max and Freak while in Max's house "down under".]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944899 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944901 This passage describes the place Max goes in his mind when things upset him, and how Max handles upsetting situations.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944901 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944902 This passage shows how Gram talks to and treats Max.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944902 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944903 This passage shows a discussion between Gram and Max about what happened when Max and Freak were hanging out earlier.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944903 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944904 This passage reveals more information about the relationship between Gram and Max.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944904 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944905 This passage reveals important information about Max's father and his physical appearance.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944905 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944906 This passage captures the growing relationship between Max and Freak, and how it makes Max feel.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944906 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944907

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944907 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944908 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944908 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944909 Use the passages below to help write a theme statement for these chapters. You do not have to re-read all of the passages. Just choose one or two on the topic you are writing about!]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944909 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944910 This passage gives a short physical description of Freak.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944910 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944911 This passage is a continuation of the previous passage about Freak where the author gives us a description of him. ]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944911 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944912 This passage discusses what Max looks like physically.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944912 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944913 This passage explains where Max lives and why he likes the place he refers to as "down under."]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944913 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944914 This passage gives another physical description of Freak, this time how he currently looks.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944914 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944915 This passage discusses an observation that Max makes about Freak and his body.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944915 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944916 This passage includes a comment that Max makes about memories.]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944916 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944917

Theme Statement: Write your theme statement. You may use the above sentence starters or your own. 

This is a theme statement for Freak the Mighty because...

In the text it states, "____."

Don't forget to match the color of the sticky to the theme topic.

]]> 2023-11-26 15:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/h5ehyb7gijjl1kjp/wish/2802944917