Theme Introduction

Theme Introduction

I am learning to identify the theme of a text.

Success Criteria:​

• I can ​identify what the character learned.

• I can ​identify how the character changed.

• I can identify the lesson/message of the story. ​

Watch the theme intro video:

​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwkKBIzpRXE

Multiple Choice

What is theme?

• The life lesson of the story.

• A retell of the story.

• A summary of the story.

• Theme is specific to one character.

Theme is the heart of the story.

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​Questions to ask yourself about the theme of a text

• What did the character learn?

• How did the character grow or change?

• What message is the author trying to send?​

Multiple Choice

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

• What is the setting?

• Who is the main character?

• How did the character grow or change?

Multiple Choice

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

• What is the conflict in the story?

• What did the character learn?

• What is the summary?

Multiple Choice

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

• What is the climax?

• What are the main character's traits?

• What message is the author trying to send?

Multiple Choice

The author tells you exactly what the theme is.

• True

• False

​Possible Themes

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• ​You can learn from your mistakes.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• ​Appreciate what you have.

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Multiple Choice

What is the theme?

• Respect others.

• Don't be greedy.

• Work together.

• Don't steal.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme?

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest.

• Don't talk to strangers.