Identifying Themes

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Theme of a story

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The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

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Theme of the passage: Jessica's messy behavior at Eleanor's house.

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Respect for others' property is essential.

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Theme of Derek's story:

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Money can't buy happiness.

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Theme of Liza's story:

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Don't procrastinate.

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Theme of Stephen's room cleaning story:

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It's better to do things correctly the first time.

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Theme of Anthony's basketball game:

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Don't be greedy.

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Difference between Theme and Main Idea:

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Theme is a universal lesson; Main Idea is what a story is about.

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Theme of the story:

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Don't brag. Be modest.

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Survival relates to which theme?

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Theme: Survival.

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What does 'gloomy' refer to?

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Mood