Theme

What is the theme of the passage?

• Katie learned to play the piece

• Don't judge a book by its cover

• Persistence pays off

• Treat others with kindness

What is the theme of the passage?

• Kevin should have done his report sooner

• Don't put things off until the last minute

• Patience is key

• School work is more important than playing

What is theme?

• the time and place where the story takes place

• the way characters change in a story

• the main idea of a text

• the central lesson, message, or moral of a story

What is the theme of the passage?

• Don't judge people before you get to know them

• Friends are important

• Kindness

• Sarah and Leila became good friends

What is the theme of the passage?

• If you share with one person, you have to share with everyone

• Cassie knew if she shared with one girl, she would have to share with everyone

• Selfishness leads to unhappiness

• You should always share everything you have

(Choose all that apply)

What questions can we ask when we are trying to figure out the theme of a story?

• What is the conflict?

• How is the conflict resolved?

• Do the characters change or learn anything new?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What is the climax of the story?

What is the theme of the passage?

• It is better to save for something big later than to waste your money quickly

• You should not spend all your money on candy

• Danny is smarter than Benny, and we should be smarter too

• Don't be greedy

What is the theme of the passage?

• Lucy never puts anything away.

• You should not be lazy and inconsiderate

• If you don't take care of what you have, you might lose it

• Life is more meaningful with good friends by your side

(Choose all that apply)

Which of the following are possible story themes?

• It is better to be kind than to be right

• A diverse group of students become unlikely friends

• Treat others how you want to be treated

• Take responsibility for your actions

• A young girl stands up for what's right in the face of evil

What is the theme of the passage?

• The grass is not always greener on the other side - be grateful for what you have

• It is wrong to feel envious of others

• Some people are going to have a better life than you

• Life is easier when you are rich and have a maid