Theme

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

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

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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.
• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

A novel can have more than one theme.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the best definition of THEME?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 
• The location and time of the story
• The events that occur in the story
• The author's reason for writing a story

What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.
• Don't brag. Be modest. 
• Don't talk to strangers. 
• What does the fox say?

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.
• Slow and steady wins the race.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Slow and steady wins the race.
• Don't be lazy. 
• We are stronger together than we are apart.
• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Respect your elders.
• Look before you leap.
• Don't brag too much.
• Be polite.

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. 
• Necessity is the mother of invention. 
• One good turn deserves another.