A Royal Mystery Theme Review

What is theme?

Answer explanation

Theme is the authors message in the story. It is the lesson the author wants you to relate in "real life". Theme is not the main idea or summary of the story.

True or false:

Theme is the main idea. It is what the story is about.

• True

• False

What is the theme of A Royal Mystery?

• Friends have fun camping

• Be nice to everyone

• The strongest teams stick together and support each other

• Summer Camp is the perfect place to learn

What sentence from A Royal Mystery supports the theme of being open minded about people?

• "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive."

• "That's not a good sign. But, never judge a book by its cover"d

• "I am hoping my new roommate will know how to ride a horse"

Which of the following is not a reason Althea thinks Rena is a princess?

• Rena thinks the lake is cold

• Rena is very formal when she speaks

• Rena wins the horse jumping competition

Althea: Okay, so I don't have anything that I'm good at back home. Here, I'm good at stuff.... If I take home the camp trophy, then I can remember I'm good at something.

• It is selfish to brag about your strengths

• It is important to feel special and talented

• Being identified as special makes people feel lonely

• It is impossible to feel special unless you win an award