Write a theme statement for Matt De La Pena’s “How to Transform an Everyday Ordinary Hoop Court…” Make sure it connects to the real world
Do not use specifics from the story, don’t use cliches, don’t give advice, don’t be obvious.
Follow one of the two templates
#1: "The central theme of (piece of writing) is ( the author's position on topic).”
#2: "In (piece of writing), (author) presents the idea that (position on topic)."
Find 2 quotes from the story to support your theme statement.