Fiction: Identify the Theme

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• The sequence of events in the story

• The main character's name

• The life lesson or message the story communicates

• The setting of the story

Open Ended

Why do you think the search for meaning is an important theme in literature?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• A single word that summarizes the story

• A lesson or message expressed in a sentence

• The main character's name

• The setting of the story

Open Ended

What is the theme of the story about Jenny and her Starbursts?

Did you guess the Theme?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be considered a theme based on the examples provided?

• You can't buy friends.

• Jenny likes Starbursts.

• Carrie is funny.

• Starbursts are colorful.

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, why should we think about the 'big picture' when identifying a theme?

• Because themes are always about the main character

• Because themes are about real world advice and lessons

• Because themes are only about the story's setting

• Because themes are always stated directly

Open Ended

List two important things to remember about themes based on the review slide.

Open Ended

What is the theme of the story?

How did you do this time identifying the theme?

Multiple Choice

What lesson does the story of the mean little boy and the wolf teach?

• Don’t ask for help unless you really need it.

• Always trust everyone you meet.

• Wolves are dangerous animals.

• It is fun to play tricks on people.

Open Ended

Identify the theme of the story?

Is finding the theme getting easier?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are themes from Angie's story about the markers?

• Take care of shared resources.

• Some things will not replenish after they are exhausted.

• Always borrow things without asking.

• Losing things is not a problem.

Open Ended

Identify the theme of the story?

Open Ended

Summarize in your own words what a 'theme' is in literature and why it is important.

Poll

I can identify the theme

• I could teach this tomorrow.

• I'm on a roll and following along just fine.

• I'm pretty sure my brain is buffering.

• I've been staring at the same spot for five minutes and now my eyes feel weird.

• Did we learn something today?