Theme/Message

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What is the theme of a story?

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A lesson or moral in a story.

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How can you figure out the theme of a story?

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Think about what the character has learned.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Main idea is what the text is mainly about and theme is the lesson or moral in the story.

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What does it mean to 'be yourself' in a story?

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It means to be true to who you are, rather than pretending to be someone else.

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What is an example of a theme related to friendship?

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Be yourself.

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What is a common theme in many stories?

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Don't be greedy.

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What does the theme 'work together' suggest?

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It suggests that collaboration and teamwork can lead to success.

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How can characters help reveal the theme of a story?

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Characters' actions and growth often illustrate the lesson or moral of the story.

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What is a moral?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story.

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Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes, a story can have multiple themes.