Identify Theme

A possible theme for "The Three Little Pigs" is...

• Cherish time with family.

• Work first, then play.

• The early bird gets the worm.

• There are consequences for evil.

Which of the following is an example of a universal theme?

• Texans form a strong sense of community.

• Communities follow patterns of growth and change.

Which of the following is and example of a universal theme?

• Change is inevitable.

• Changing schools is always difficult.

You can get clues about a story's theme from

• setting of the story

• lesson the character learns

• the mood a character

• way a character looks

Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?

• Authors NEVER use the same theme twice

• Themes only repeat in short stories

• All poems have the same theme

• The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

True or False: A theme is similar to a life lesson.

• true

• false

What do you think the theme of "Finding Nemo" is?

• Family and friendship

• Good vs Evil

What do you think the theme of "Cinderella" is?

• Karma (Good vs. Evil)

• Family is everything

What do you think the theme of "Harry Potter" is?

• Hero

• Family

What do you think the theme of "Star Wars" is?

• Love

• Good vs Evil