C3. Determine the theme of a story.

What is a theme?

• The main characters of a story.

• The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

• The problem of the story.

• What the story is mostly about.

Who are the characters of the story?

What can you infer about Heather at the beginning of the story?

• Heather is bossy.

• Heather is supportive.

• Heather is understanding.

• Heather is compassionate.

What kind of genre is this story?

• Story

• Poem

• Drama

Why didn't Norris show up to the parade?

• Norris is sick.

• Heather didn't invite Norris.

• Norris isn't dedicated to practice.

• Norris is so good at the recorder that he doesn't need to practice.

Why didn't Norris show up to the parade?

• Norris is sick.

• Heather didn't invite Norris.

• Norris isn't dedicated to practice.

• Norris is so good at the recorder that he doesn't need to practice.

How do Trish, Jessica and Laney react when they find out why Norris isn't at practice?

• The girls are annoyed at Norris.

• The girls are annoyed at Heather.

• The girls are confident that they don't need Norris.

• The girls are sad that Norris couldn't make it to the practice.

What changes Heather's mind about Norris?

• Norris apologizes for missing practice.

• Trish, Jessica, and Laney make Heather apologize to Norris.

• Norris is kind to Heather, even though Heather wasn't kind to him.

• Norris proves that he has talent with the recorder abd Heather's routine.

What does Norri's reaction to Heather tell us about Norris?

• Norris reacts to Heather with grace and is nice to her.

• Norris is mean to Heather for not inviting him to the practice.

• Norris turns Heather's friends against her, so they are all mad at her.

What is the theme of this story?

• You should never forgive a friend if they do you wrong.

• You should treat your friends bad because then they will respect you.

• You should accpet others for who they are.