Theme

Front

Sarah's messy room: books, papers, toys, clothes under bed, crammed drawers. Assignment missing. Theme?

Back

Neatness counts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

James was loved for helping others, including picking up dropped books and including new kids. After breaking his leg, he struggled with his backpack but still received help from everyone.

Back

Always be kind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Molly got a puppy named Max. She took care of him but forgot to close the back fence, leading to Max getting lost. What is the theme?

Back

Always follow through with your responsibilities even when it is not convenient.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Trevor faced a dangerous climb to save his sister after her fall.

Back

Courage to do the right thing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Alice finds Ryan's $20 bill and considers keeping it but decides to return it.

Back

Honesty is always the best policy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Jack envied Ethan's wealth and possessions, wishing to trade places.

Back

Be happy with what you have.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Theme of Alexis's journey:

Back

Dreams come true with hard work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Elliot felt anger when denied to attend a friend's birthday party, leading to a tantrum that caused damage and a week of grounding.

Back

Tempers bring trouble.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Rochelle wanted a pet and got a puppy named Patches, who was untrained and caused trouble. What is the theme?

Back

Be careful what you wish for.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Samantha felt alone after her family moved mid-year, with no friends and her sister away. She wrote poetry in her journal, wondering about friendship.

Back

Don't be afraid to try new things.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3