Theme

A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

What is THEME?

• What happens in a story

• The lesson learned from a story

• Where a story takes place

• The different characters in a story

The theme always includes the characters names.

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• false

The author tells us the theme of the story

• True

• False

What is the definition of theme?

• Events that occur within the story

• The message or lesson the author wants you to learn

• The author's reason for writing the story

• The location of the story

Long ago, a beautiful princess had all beautiful, expensive dresses. She bragged about them all the time. The other maidens got so tired of hearing about it and they stopped being friends with her.

• don't talk to strangers

• don't go around bragging to others

• eat your vegtables

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

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• FALSE

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be greedy.
• Work together.
• Respect your elders. 
• Don't steal.

What is the theme of this story?

• Respect your elders.
• Don't steal.
• Don't be lazy.
• Help others because what goes around comes around.

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

• You should sacrifice for others.

• Give up when things are tough.

• When you are greedy, you will fall down.

• You should never give up.