Mr. McCann Says: "Find the Theme!"

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does 'loyalty' mean?

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Loyalty is the quality of being faithful to someone or something, such as a friend or a cause.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'determination' mean?

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Determination is the quality of being firm in purpose and not giving up, even when faced with challenges.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'practice and persistence pay off' mean?

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This means that consistent effort and hard work can lead to improvement and success.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'money can't buy happiness' mean?

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This phrase means that material wealth does not guarantee emotional well-being or true friendships.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does 'two heads are better than one' mean?

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This means that collaboration and teamwork can lead to better solutions than working alone.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is an example of loyalty in a friendship?

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Choosing to support your friend even when others do not, like Ryan did with Todd.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How can determination be shown in sports?

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By pushing yourself to improve and not giving up, like DJ did in his last race.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is an example of practice leading to improvement?

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Brady practiced baseball every day and won the most improved award.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the importance of helping others?

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Helping others can lead to mutual support and better outcomes, as seen with George and Brent.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2