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One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor
• work before you play
• be respectful
• don't be greedy

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True or False? There can be many themes found in one story.

• True
• False

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What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.
• Don't brag. Be modest. 
• Don't talk to strangers. 
• Necessity is the mother of invention.

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What is the theme of this story? 

• Slowly but surely wins the race.
• Don't be lazy. 
• We are stronger together than we are apart.
• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

• True
• False

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The big idea or lesson from a reading is called the ______________________.

• theme
• compare and contrast
• resource materials
• evidence

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Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

• Fear is more dangerous than any beast
• A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army. 
• a fear of heights
• "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"

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What is the theme of this story? 

• Slow and steady wins the race.
• Don't be lazy. 
• We are stronger together than we are apart.
• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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You and your friend found two different themes. You can both be right if

• Your teacher is nice

• Bothe themes have the same subject

• The author agrees with you

• You both have evidence to support them

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A wolf watched a flock of sheep day after day but was unable to get enough to eat because of the shepherd's presence. One night, the wolf found a sheepskin that had been discarded. The very next day, the wolf covered himself with the sheepskin and walked into the pasture where the sheep grazed. Soon, a lamb that was following him was taken away to be slaughtered.

That evening, the Wolf once again entered the fold with the flock, looking for tasty meal. The Shepherd was also hungry for mutton and taking a knife, he went into the field. There the Shepherd, thinking the wolf was a sheep, grabbed the wolf and killed him.

What is a good theme for this story?

• Be careful and watch what you're doing

• Eat everything

• Save the wolves

• Pretend you're a sheep

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