Theme

Theme is...

(Choose TWO answers.)

• always funny.

• a life lesson or moral.

• the author's message to its readers.

• the resolution to a conflict.

Which of the following could be an example of a theme in a story?​ ​ (a)  

• Stand up for what you believe in.

• Jokes are funny.

• Do your homework.

• Read your library books.

A theme teaches a....

(Choose TWO answers.)

• moral

• joke

• problem

• lesson

Read the following sentence and determine the theme:

Although they went to different schools, Jan and Lisa were always there for each other.

• Practice makes perfect.

• Don't be a jealous person.

• If you fail, keep trying.

• A good friend will always stand by your side.

Read the following sentence and determine the theme:

Ben spent many months training to be a soccer player and was finally chosen to play on his school soccer team.

• Appreciate what you have.

• Hard work pays off.

• Work together.

• Honesty is always best.

If your friend is always lying to the teacher, what advice or message would you give him?

Tell the _________.