The attached pdf file lists a variety of possible avenues to explore for selecting a theme.  In addition, it also contains information included in this collection regarding additional aspects for students to consider incorporating in their drawings that will further broaden the range that they need to explore in the work being created.

The enclosed form is the assessment / grading tool that I use for each work that is created around the  theme being explored.  In a 9 week block schedule, I require 10 works to be submitted for full credit. The students are also required to use Art Collector to research and develop their ideas.

Examples of how different artists have approached a variety of themes in their work.

Exploration of subject matter categories relating to theme selection.

Examples of some of my Advanced and Drawing II students' theme-based drawings from 2009.