Theme Statements

1. Keep in mind the requirements for a good theme statement:

3. In sony's "Hair Love" we learn that we should always have high self-esteem, even if our mother is unable to help us, or if our dad can't help fix the problem.

• This is a great statement

• This is an okay theme statement

• This is a weak theme statement

1. Keep in mind the requirements for a good theme statement:

2. In Pixar's "Lifted" we learn that even clumsy efforts can lead to growth and understanding.

• This is a great statement

• This is an okay theme statement

• This is a weak theme statement

1. Keep in mind the requirements for a good theme statement:

2. [in Pixar's "Mike's New Car,"] We learn to be grateful for what you have.

• This is a great statement

• This is an okay theme statement

• This is a weak theme statement

"It's important to tell the truth" is an example of a...

• Theme Topic

• Theme Statement

"Hard work pays off in the end." This is an example of a...

• Theme topic

• Theme statement

A theme statement is often a life lesson

• True

• False

A theme statement can be one word.

• True

• False

A story can have multiple theme statements.

• True

• False

A theme statement is universal (meaning it can apply to multiple situations in life)

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a theme statement:

• Happiness

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge others by the way they look.