Theme

True or False: The theme of a story is the underlying message that the author wants to convey.

• True

• False

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True or False: A story can have multiple themes.

• True

• False

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The theme of a story is....

• the main idea of the story.

• the lesson or message of the story.

• the topic of the story.

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What is a possible theme of The Boy Who Cried Wolf?

A shepherd boy tricks the villagers into thinking a wolf is in town and is going to attack the villagers' sheep. When a wolf does come to attack the sheep, the boy calls for help. The villagers do not believe him and think it is another trick. The sheep are eaten by the wolf.

• The shepherd boy is a liar and the villager's do not believe him anymore.

• Friendship

• Courage

• Honesty

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is a possible theme for The Lion and the Mouse?

Lion is fast asleep until a Mouse wakes him up. Lion opens his big jaw to eat Mouse. Mouse begs the Lion to reconsider and tells him that he might be useful in the future. The Lion laughs and lets him go. Later, the Lion is caught in a trap by some Hunters. Mouse walks by and notices trapped Lion. He runs up and chews the rope to set Lion free. The Mouse smiles and says, "Was I not right?".

• Mouse proved that he was useful to Lion.

• Kindness

• Bravery

• Honesty

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What is a possible theme for The Fox and the Hound?

Even though the dog and the fox were different, they remained friends and watched after each other. It was an unusual friendship, but a strong one.

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What is a possible theme for Shrek?

Shrek and Fiona were from two different worlds, but grew to love each other even through their differences. They accepted each other for who they were.

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What is a possible theme for Mulan?

Mulan took her father’s place in the army and fought alongside of men with no fear. She helped to save her people without worrying about her own safety.

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True or False: The author will always tell you exactly what the theme of their story is.

• True

• False

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Theme can be determined by __________________.

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