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The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

• True
• False

Which could be a theme for the topic of "revenge"?

• Be careful how you treat other people; they may treat you the same.
• Face your fears and you can defeat them.
• Do not wish for what others possess. Be happy with what you have.
• Work for what you want in life and you can achieve your goal.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

A text can have more than one theme.

• TRUE
• FALSE

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

• You should cheat to win.
• Always work hard.
• It pays to be honest.
• Teamwork is best.

Which could be a theme for the topic of "jealousy"?

• Be careful how you treat other people; they may treat you the same.
• Face your fears and you can defeat them.
• Do not wish for what others possess. Be happy with what you have.
• Work for what you want in life and you can achieve your goal.

Which is a possible theme from the Titanic article we read in class this week?

• People thought the Titanic was indestructible.
• Even the finest technology is destructible.
• Y.O.L.O
• Iceberg ahead!

What is Mrs. P's favorite emoji?

• smiley face
• coffee mug
• heart
• football