Theme

Theme

Poll

Theme is

• the main idea of a story

• the lesson of a story

• a one specific word answer

• all of the above

Poll

The short story I liked best from Monday is

• from Bad Boy

• I Was a Skinny Tomboy

Open Ended

The reason I liked this story better is...

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

Multiple Choice

• Help others in their time of need.
• Be a good neighbor.
• Check with older neighbors regularly to make sure they are in good health.
• Be careful when doing things when you get old.

Multiple Choice

• Splitting the room in half can be a good way to tackle a painting job
• It’s better to do things right the first time
• If you have a good suggestion, adults will agree with it
• Painting a room can be a time-consuming task.

Multiple Choice

Andrew worked all summer mowing yards. In the fall he raked leaves. He saved his birthday money. When he was sixteen Andrew bought a car with his earnings. His friends were jealous at first, but they remembered how hard he had worked. 

• Friends shouldn't get jealous
• Andrew is great at saving money
• Work is hard, but you do get rewards
• Slow and steady wins the race

Multiple Choice

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

• can be expressed in one word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

• cannot be just one word