Theme

Theme is the big idea or overarching lesson that the author is trying to teach the reader. 

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Fiction books have themes.

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Every single book has a theme.

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Some books have multiple themes.

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You just read a story about a student climbing up the ladder in a lighthouse, while his hands were shaking—but he did it! 

 

The theme of this story might be—

• Push through your fears

• Always tell the truth

• Friendship

You just read a story about a kid giving back a toy he watched his friend steal from a store.

 

The theme of this story might be—

• Always do the right thing

• Friends above all else

• Love

You just read a story about a little boy asking for help when he didn't really need it. When he actually needed help, no one came to help him.

The theme of this story might be--

• family

• anger

• telling the truth

You just read a story about a girl who wanted to play outside but her plans were ruined because it was raining. Instead, she decided to play a board game with her brother.

The theme might be--

• Rain ruins everything.

• Good can come from bad.

• It's best to never make plans.

You just read a story about a girl named Katie who ruined her partner's school supplies. The teacher made Katie work alone instead of having a partner.

The theme could be--

• It's best to work alone.

• Always try your best.

• Respect other people's property.

You just read a story about two characters named Mark and Penny. Mark was rich, but was miserable. Penny did not have much money, but was happy.

The theme could be--

• Money doesn't but happiness.

• Rich people always have fun.

• When you don't have money you have lots of friends.