Theme

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What is the theme of a story?

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What the author wants to teach the reader

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What theme can we take away from the story of Lucy, a superhero, who begins training to defeat an evil villain approaching her small-town of Gray?

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You must work hard to reach your goals.

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What is the moral of the story where two butterflies get stuck in honey while the oldest stays back?

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Some treats aren't worth risking your safety.

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What is the theme of the story about the Crow and the pitcher? Options: be persistent, be honest, always share with others, respect your family

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be persistent

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What is the theme of the story about the Grasshopper and the Ant?

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work before you play

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What is the theme of the story about the Dog and the bone?

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Don't be greedy.

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During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme? Options: You should cheat to win., Always work hard., It pays to be honest., Teamwork is best.

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It pays to be honest.

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What lesson can be learned from Cameron's story about pursuing dreams?

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No matter what your dream or goal in life is, always get an education because you never know what might happen.

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What is the lesson from Kyle and Lucy's story? Options: Don't go to parties if you think you'll be tricked, Being mean to people will let you know that you like them, Always be honest about your feelings, say and do what you think and feel, Treat people kindly

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Always be honest about your feelings, say and do what you think and feel

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Which of the following is a NOT a theme?

• Lying may have consequences.
• Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.
• Never judge those based on their appearances.

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Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.