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Universal Themes

This is just a sampling of themes which might be incorporated into the existing curriculum.
Some can be paired to create a juxtaposition of ideas.

Abandonment Cycles Influence Power


Acceptance Denial Ingenuity Prejudice
Accomplishment Determination Initiation Pride
Adventure Devotion Innocence Problem Solving
Anxiety Differences Innovation Reciprocity
Appreciation Dignity Inspiration Reflection
Appreciation of Discovery Integrity Relationships
Nature Empathy Interdependence Relativity
Attitude Enthusiasm Isolation Resourcefulness
Balance Environment Justice Respect
Belonging Escape Kindness Responsibility
Brotherhood Excellence Leadership Self Awareness
Cause and Effect Exploration Loneliness Self Discipline
Challenge Facing Fear Loss Self Esteem
Change Fairness Love Self Respect
Choices Faith Loyalty Self Sacrifice
Collaboration Fame Magnitude Sensitivity
Coming of Age Family Memory Social Change
Commitment Fear Nature Structure
Communication Forgiveness New Experiences Success
Community Freedom Opportunity Survival
Culture Friendship Optimism Sympathy
Compassion Generations Order vs. Chaos Systems
Compromise Goals Origins Tolerance
Concern Gratitude Parallelism Tradition
Conflict Heroism Patience Tragedy
Conflict Honesty Patriotism Transformation
Resolution Honor Patterns Uncertainty
Conformity Hope Peace Virtue
Connections Humility Peer Pressure Wisdom
Consequences Humor Perseverance Work
Consideration Identity Perspectives
Cooperation Imagination Point of View
Courage Individuality Possibilities

Keith Schoch
http://howtoteachanovel.wordpress.com

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