Theme Review

What is theme?

• A summary of the story

• The overall lesson the author wants you to take away

• When and where the story takes place

• A unicorn

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

• Don't steal

• Honesty is always the answer

• Look both ways before crossing the street

• One good turn deserves another.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

There was once some hardworking ants and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat.

• Don't be lazy. Hardwork pays off.

• Don't steal

• Have as much fun as you can

• Look before you leap

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptop with two hands at all times

• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat

• It's not about the destination, its about the journey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

• it's hard to stand up for your friends

• don't judge a book by it's cover

• it takes courage to help your friends

• sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. "Splash!"

• it takes courage to accomplish your goals

• it takes loyalty to reach your dreams

• acceptance

• friendship

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9