Themes in Stories

What is a theme in a story?

• The plot of the story

• The lesson or message of the story

• The events that happen in the story

• The main idea of the story

How is a theme different from the main idea of a story?

• The theme is the lesson or message, while the main idea is the plot

• The theme is the events that happen, while the main idea is the lesson

• The theme is the main idea, while the main idea is the lesson

• The theme is the plot, while the main idea is the events that happen

What is a universal characteristic of themes?

• They are specific to certain individuals

• They are relatable to anyone

• They are only applicable to certain cultures

• They are unique to each story

How can you discover the theme of a story?

• By summarizing the events of the story

• By analyzing the main characters' actions

• By identifying the main idea of the story

• By asking big questions about the story

What did Anansi learn in the story?

• To always hide his wisdom

• To never apologize to his son

• That a child can have a better idea

• That he is the wisest of all

How did Anansi grow and change in the story?

• He became more greedy

• He realized he was the wisest

• He apologized for losing his temper

• He decided to keep all the wisdom to himself

Why did Anansi act the way he did in the story?

• Because he wanted to share his wisdom

• Because he was afraid of losing his wisdom

• Because he didn't like his son's idea

• Because he wanted to be the wisest

What is different at the end of the story?

• Anansi loses all his wisdom

• Anansi becomes the wisest

• Everyone gets a bit of wisdom

• Anansi's son becomes the wisest

What stays with you after the story is over?

• The fact that Anansi lost all his wisdom

• The lesson that wisdom is not important

• The idea that only adults can have good ideas

• The knowledge that wisdom is inside all of us

What could be a theme of this story?

• Only adults can have good ideas

• Wisdom is not important

• Anyone can have a good idea

• Sharing wisdom is unnecessary