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Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Make decisions quickly.
• Enjoy learning all you can.
• Read as many books as possible.
• Don't judge based on appearance.

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

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

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What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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__________ is the MESSAGE of the story or the lesson you learn.

• Theme
• Setting
• Problem
• Characters

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

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

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These books include characters who want to make those who are suffering feel better. 

• cooperation
• compassion 
• honesty 
• courage 

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What is the lesson, message, or moral of a story?

• exposition
• theme
• plot
• rising action

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Read the following passage from a story. 
As Tammy strummed the guitar, Chloe looked at her with pride. For so long, Tammy's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Chloe, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tammy had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tammy smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Chloe smiled, too. It had been worth it. 
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

• Playing a musical instrument is too much work. 
• Hard work can bring great rewards.
• Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things. 
• It's OK to give up on yourself. 

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Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class.  This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess.  Ben gave the pencil to Tim.  Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

• it's hard to stand up for your friends
• it takes courage to help your friends
• don't judge a book by its cover
• sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

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"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.

• you should sacrifice for others
• your family will do anything for you
• when you are greedy, you will fall down
• you should never give up

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