theme

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

• Be honest.

• Don't be greedy.

• Always share your things with others.

• Be respectful to others.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is the theme of a story?

• the mood of the story

• The story's setting

• What the author wants to teach the reader

• What the narrator says in the story

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Stories with characters that tell the truth even when faced with negative consequences.

• Friendship

• Perseverance

• Honesty

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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• Crying is a sign of weakness.

• Mistakes are okay was long as you learn from them.

• A failing grade is not worth crying over.

• It's important to console others when they are upset.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

The theme of a text is its

• summary

• message

• point of view

• answer

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Once there was a young boy and an old man. The young boy laughed at the tired, slow old man. Then the young boy needed to interview a veteran for a school project. The old man was very helpful and the boy got an A+ on his paper. The boy felt bad about laughing earlier. 

• Necessity is the mother of invention 

• Don't steal

• Respect your elders

• Slow and steady wins the race

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.3.9

Kelly had a job at the movie theater, but it didn't pay very much and she was sick of working there. Nonetheless, the work was steady and she needed all of the money that she could get. To her delight, Kelly got an interview at a big office downtown for a job that paid much more. The interview went very well and the bosses all but offered her a position. They said that she would fit the role well and they promised that they would call her back within two weeks. Kelly couldn't wait to quit her job at the movie theater. As soon as she got back she put in her two week notice. She spent the next two weeks bragging to her coworkers about her new high-paying job in the big city. Yet, two weeks passed and she received no phone call. When Kelly decided to follow up on her interview, she learned that the bosses had chosen a different candidate. Kelly was crushed.

• If you like meat, eat it before throwing it away.

• Nothing is a sure thing before it happens

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

• Kelly is a person who had a job review to work at the movie theater. while the chicken is alive. It is gross but she likes it. It is weird she is 4 years old but this is not the answer if you are reading this thank you.

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Read the following fable by Aesop.

The Fox and the Stork

There once was a clever fox who loved playing tricks. He invited his friend the stork over for dinner one day. When dinner was served, the poor bird saw that the meal was soup served in a flat dish. Try as she might, the stork could not drink the soup with her long, thin beak.

"I'm sorry you aren't enjoying the dinner," the fox said, laughing to himself over his trick.

"Oh, it's no problem at all," the stork said, acting very polite. "You must join me for dinner next time."

Soon the stork invited the fox to her house for dinner. The fox had worked hard all day and was very hungry. But when the stork brought out the food, the fox got a surprise. The dinner was served in tall, narrow jars. With her long beak, the stork had no trouble gobbling up the tasty food. The fox's mouth did not fit in the jar, so he went home hungry.

What is the main theme or lesson of the fable?

• Even though people are different, they can still be friends.

• Expect others to treat you the way you treat them.

• Storks cannot drink from flat dishes.

• Working all day makes you hungry.

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Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

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