Theme of a Story

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• Respect your elders.

• Don't steal.

• Don't be lazy.

• Help others because what goes around comes around.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story? 

• Respect your elders.

• Look before you leap.

• Don't brag too much.

• Be polite.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal

• Look both ways before crossing the street. 

• Necessity is the mother of invention. 

• One good turn deserves another.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How can you find the theme of a story?

• By asking the author directly

• By guessing randomly

• By reading the text and inferring the message

• By watching a movie adaptation

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What are the consequences of lying in the story?

• You will win a prize

• You will become popular

• People won't believe you anymore

• People will trust you more

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What did the character learn in the story?

• Lying wasn't good

• Lying is necessary

• Lying is not a big deal

• Lying is fun

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the "Theme" of a story?

• The lesson learned from the story

• The point the author is trying to make

• The characters in the story

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does it mean to analyze the theme of a text?

• To describe the main events of the story

• To identify the moral or message the author is conveying

• To list the characters and their roles

• To summarize the plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme in our story "The President of the Whole Fifth Grade?"

• Cheating is bad.

• Cheaters never win.

• Everyone makes mistakes. It is important we learn from them.

• Brianna learned from her mistake.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9