Text Evidence and Theme Exploration

Read the following passage and identify the theme. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Sarah always helped her friends with their homework. One day, she needed help with her science project, and all her friends came to her aid without hesitation."

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• The importance of friendship
• The value of hard work

• The benefits of teamwork

• The joy of learning

Based on the actions of the character in the passage below, infer the theme of the story. "Tom saw a small bird with a broken wing. He gently picked it up and took it home. He cared for the bird until it was strong enough to fly again."

• The power of kindness

• The importance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The joy of adventure

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Read the following passage and identify the theme. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Every day, Mia practiced the piano for hours. Even when she felt tired, she kept going. Eventually, she won the first prize in the music competition."

(a)  

• The importance of perseverance
• The value of friendship

• The benefits of teamwork

• The joy of learning

Based on the actions of the character in the passage below, infer the theme of the story. "Jenny noticed that her classmate, Sam, was always alone during recess. She decided to invite him to play with her and her friends. Soon, Sam was smiling and laughing with everyone."

• The power of inclusion

• The importance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The joy of adventure

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Read the following passage and identify the theme. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Leo found an old, abandoned garden in his neighborhood. He decided to clean it up and plant new flowers. Soon, the garden was blooming, and everyone in the neighborhood enjoyed its beauty."

(a)  

• The importance of community service
• The value of hard work

• The benefits of teamwork

• The joy of learning

Based on the actions of the character in the passage below, infer the theme of the story. "Anna saw that her friend was struggling with math. She offered to help him every day after school. With her support, he started to understand the subject better and even began to enjoy it."

• The power of support

• The importance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The joy of adventure

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Read the following passage and identify the theme. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Mark always shared his toys with his younger brother. One day, his brother surprised him with a handmade card to show his appreciation."

(a)  

• The importance of sharing
• The value of hard work

• The benefits of teamwork

• The joy of learning

Based on the actions of the character in the passage below, infer the theme of the story. "Emily noticed that the park was full of litter. She organized a clean-up day with her friends, and together, they made the park beautiful again."

• The power of teamwork

• The importance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The joy of adventure

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Read the following passage and identify the theme. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "David always stood up for what he believed was right, even when it was difficult. His friends admired his courage and began to follow his example."

(a)  

• The importance of standing up for one's beliefs
• The value of hard work

• The benefits of teamwork

• The joy of learning

Based on the actions of the character in the passage below, infer the theme of the story. "Lucas saw that his neighbor's dog had run away. He spent hours searching for the dog and finally found it. The neighbor was very grateful for his help."

• The power of determination

• The importance of bravery

• The value of honesty

• The joy of adventure

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