Theme 5th Grade

What is a person usually in work of art in a story?

• Plot

• Character/villain

The message of the story is the...

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

You can find theme based on...

• How long the book is

• What happens to the main idea

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

What is the theme?

• Share with your neighbor

• Work before you play

• Be respectful

• Don't be greedy

• Slowly but surely wins the race

• Don't be lazy

• We are stronger together than apart

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

• Don't be lazy

• Our friends are always there for us.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

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

• True

• False

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?

• math is difficult

• if you steal, something bad will happen to you

• pets make people happy

• respect for others

True or False:Theme tells you what to do

• True

• False

• Respect your elders.

• Look before you leap

• Don't brag too much

• Be polite