Theme Review and Practice

A story can have more than one theme.

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• sharing with others is caring

• money is the root of all evil

• hard work pays off

• love

What is the THEME of this story: Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

• Don't steal.

• Look both ways before crossing the street.

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• One good turn deserves another.

What is the THEME of this story: Long ago a beautiful princess had all beautiful expensive dresses. She always talked about all of her dresses. The other maidens got so tired of hearing about it that they stopped being friends with her.

• Eat all your vegetables.

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't always focus on yourself.

• Don't talk to strangers.

The message.  The central belief, moral, or idea that an author tries to convey.

• Characters

• Conflict

• Theme

• Setting

What is the Central conflict of Float?

• Alex wants to go out and play, but his father is tired of chasing him all day.

• Alex wants to go out and play, but his Dad is worried about what the other parents will think.

• Alex is different because he can float and his dad doesn’t know how to deal with it.

• Alex keeps drawing on the ceiling and his Dad is trying to teach him to take care of the family's things.

The "big idea", message, or lesson of a story is called the . . .

• plot

• theme

In "Raymond's Run" Squeaky discovers joy is found in the appreciation of her brother and her new friend and in being herself.

• plot

• theme

Love, identity, and betrayal are all examples of--

• Theme

• Plot

Theme is a central message within a story.

• True

• False