The Call of the Wild
Theme Book Directions
***It is important that everyone understands theme and its importance. For this assignment you will craft your own themes. You will then find quotes within The Call of the Wild that support those themes. To complete your theme book you must do the following:
1. Work alone or with 1 other person
*Anyone who has more than two to a group will not receive credit.
2. Create a book one of the following ways-
a. binder that is converted into a book
b. construction paper that is hole punched and neatly
tied together
c. Poster board that is folded and includes sheets inside
d. Clear binder sheets that are neatly tied together
e. white paper with colorful depictions that are hole punched
or stapled
3. Must design a cover page that includes the books title, author’s name, your name(s), due date, and illustration that connects to your book.
4. Each chapter must appear on a separate sheet. You must include the chapter title and number, at least one illustration that connects to your book, the quote you chose, and your original theme.
Example:
Chapter II
The Law of the Club and Fang
Theme- In order to survive, one must understand the obstacles he or she faces and how to deal with them.
Quote- “Though his dignity was sorely hurt by thus being made a draught animal, he was too wise to rebel” (London 9).
5. Make sure that you use third person voice for your themes and make sure that your quotes are properly cited. A short quote, such as the one above, will include quotation marks, the author’s last name, page number, and the period goes on the outside of the parenthesis.
6. Make sure that your theme book is polished and neatly put together. Also make sure that the pictures you select connect to the chapter title, theme, and quote.
Name: Block:
The Call of the Wild
Theme Book Scoring Guide
FORMAT
Cover Page
- Includes book title, author’s name, your name,
and date due
- Includes a relevant illustration
5
Chapter Pages
- Includes chapter title and number
- Includes a relevant illustration
- Includes a relevant quote from the chapter
- Includes original theme sentence
5
CONTENT
Themes
- Themes are articulated as ideas that are
Complex and thoughtful
- Themes are accurately represented in the
relevant chapter
10
Quotes
- Quotes are thoughtfully selected and clearly
articulate theme
- Quotes are correctly punctuated and cited
10
Images
- Images are carefully rendered and clearly relate
to theme
10
PRESENTATION
Overall Presentation
- Visuals are polished and professional
- Theme book is creative, well-crafted,
and aesthetically pleasing
10
Total:
50
The Call of the Wild
Theme Book Worksheet
Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 3: The Dominant Primordial Beast
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 4: Who Has Won to Mastership
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 6: For the Love of a Man
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
Chapter 7: The Sounding of the Call
Theme:
Quote:
(citation)
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