Themes

Theme

Objectives​

• I can ​identify what the character learned.

• I can ​identify how the character changed.

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

Theme

We will be inferring the theme of short films.

Multiple Choice

Theme is the _______ of a story.

• setting

• problem

• life lesson, moral, or message

• chicken

Multiple Select

Click on two examples of a theme (life lesson).

• I really like chickens. They are the best!

• In order to succeed, you must work hard.

• Always be yourself.

• The story is mainly about chicken and how they change the food industry.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?

• message

• moral

• life lesson

• fable

Draw

Read and Highlight

Multiple Choice

What is the conflict of the story?

• Tina wanted hot pink bedroom walls.

• Tina's mom was a perfectionist and likes hot pink too.

• Tina didn't waste time and rushed through painting her two walls.

• Tina invited her friend to see her new hot pink colored room.

Multiple Choice

What is the solution in the story?

• Tina will have to take her time reapply a coat of paint to her two walls.

• Tina went to a movie with her friend.

• Tina likes hot pink.

• Tina was not in the mood to be helping her Mom paint her bedroom.

Multiple Select

Which two are great themes for this story?

• 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.

• Take your time on tasks that take hard work.

Multiple Select

Select three text evidence to support the theme.

• "After the movie, Tina invited her friend to see her new hot pink colored room."

• "Tina didn't wasted any time with her two walls."

• "In front of her were two walls that looked just as she had imagined; those were the two walls her mom had painted."

• "Her mom, who was just finishing her first wall,"

• "Tina couldn't deny the fact that she would have to apply another coat of paint..."

​Sometimes you may need to look for the actions of the characters to find the theme.

Open Ended

Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a A on her science exam.

What theme does Gina learn? Use text evidence to support your answer.

​Which similar theme do these two have?

Multiple Choice

What similar problem/conflict is present in both stories?

• Both stories reveal how mankind developed mastery of fire.

• Both stories involve characters tricking or taking advantage of other characters

• Both stories teach how one should always have good manners.

• Both stories reveal how one should behave when invited to dinner and breakfast.

Multiple Choice

What similar theme is present in both stories?

• Both stories reveal how mankind developed mastery of fire.

• Both stories involve characters tricking or taking advantage of other characters

• Both stories teach how one should always have good manners and treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Both stories reveal how one should behave when invited to dinner and breakfast.

Draw

Read and Highlight

Multiple Choice

Which sentence BEST states the theme?

• "I sometimes scribble when I am upset."

• "I was mad at myself for forgetting my homework."

• She held his hand when she told Mrs. Trigger the truth. 

• "It is brave of you to be honest."

Multiple Select

What is a possible theme for the short film? (choose three that apply)

• Think through your choices before you act.

• Don't be afraid of bullies.

• You can't please everyone so just be true to yourself.

• Fears are overcome by facing them.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be greedy.

• Gold is good

• Fairy makes dreams come true.

• Don't steal.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal

• Look both ways before crossing the street. 

• Cats like to be in a hurry.

• One good turn deserves another.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of this story? 

• Prepare and don't be lazy.

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the story?

• Eating too much candy can make you sick and it's bad.

• Halloween is a bad holiday.

• Being selfish can have negative consequences, so we need to share more and be kind.

• Don't expect others to give you something just because you made a bad choice

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the story?

• Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.

• Stand by your friends during pictures so you look great.

• Don't worry about what others think of you. Be grateful.

• Stand up for yourself.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader learn by reading this story?

• Dancing is good exercise and can make you a faster runner.

• Bragging and showing off does not make you a winner.

• Taking a nap is good for your health during a race.

• Turtles are more likeable animals than hares.

Multiple Choice

The theme of the story is

• people move and forget old friends.

• one friend is better than many.

• change can be a good thing.

• animals are better friends than people.

Open Ended

What is the theme of the story? Use text evidence to support your answer.

Poll

I feel confident in identifying a stories theme.

• Yes! Mr. Mena, I am super confident, and I make you proud!

• I am sort of confident identifying the theme, and I am working hard!

• I know what theme is, but it's hard to find it.

• I don't even know what theme is.