Theme

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What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the lesson or moral that the story conveys.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does it mean to have courage?

Back

Having courage means being brave enough to face your fears or challenges.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is what the text is mainly about.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

How does the theme differ from the main idea?

Back

The theme is the lesson or moral, while the main idea is the primary topic of the text.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is another word for theme?

Back

Lesson.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Why is it important to be honest?

Back

Being honest builds trust and strengthens relationships.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does 'what goes around comes around' mean?

Back

It means that the good or bad actions you do will eventually come back to you.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

Can a story have more than one theme?

Back

Yes, a story can have multiple themes that convey different lessons.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is an example of a theme in a story?

Back

An example of a theme is 'friendship is important'.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How can you identify the theme of a story?

Back

You can identify the theme by looking at the characters' actions and the lessons they learn.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9