Theme Check

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• Narrator

• Plot

• Character Traits

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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

• Skim the story.

• Think about the character and how they change through the story.

• Just read the first part of the story.

• Guess the answer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a confused look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

• Lunch is always crowded.

• Susie should have gotten there earlier.

• Be nice to strangers.

• Friends should look out for each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to help him, since he was a foot taller.

• Teamwork can help accomplish a goal.

• It is better to be tall.

• Work Hard.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl began to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl said, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."

• Being selfish is never the answer.

• You should bring your own things.

• Being mean is cool.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

"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.

• When you fail, quit.

• Never give up!

• Other people will do things for you.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

There was a scary looking old man behind me at the store. He had a mean look on his face and was dressed in all black. When I fell down, he smiled and helped me up and checked if I was okay. He was very nice.

• All old people are scary.

• You should be rude to everyone.

• Don't judge people before you know them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

While I was walking down the street, I noticed a wallet on the ground. I picked it up and saw that it had $200. I wanted to keep it. Instead, I looked at the license in the wallet and returned it to its owner. Because I gave it back, the woman gave me $20!

• Honesty is always the best.

• Be brave.

• Friendship is very important.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9