Reading: Vocabulary and Theme

to decide or settle finally and without question

• determine

• begin

• overlook

to decide on or explain the meaning of

• confuse

• interpret

• fail

to get the meaning, nature, or importance of

• disregardunderstand

• understand

• free

something stated in words

• request

• statement

• question

a drawing that shows the parts of something or how the parts work togethe

• diagram

• sketch

• notes

a thorough or complete list of items compiled for checking

• chaos

• disorganized

• checklist

What is the best definition of THEME?

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

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.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.
• Don't steal.
• Respect your elders.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story