Determine the Theme of a Story

What is a theme?

• What the story is mostly about.

• The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

• The main characters of the story.

• The problem of the story.

What is a theme?

• The main characters of a story.

• The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

• The problem of the story.

• What the story is mostly about.

What is the theme of this story?

• You should never forgive a friend if they do you wrong.

• You should treat your friends bad because then they will respect you.

• You should accpet others for who they are.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor

• work before you play

• be respectful

• don't be greedy

What is the theme of the story?​ ​ (a)  

• Winning isn't everything. Cheaters never win.

• Winning is everything.

• Second place is not a winner.

The theme of a story can tell the reader more about ​ ​ (a)   nature or ​ (b)   in general. It is what the author wants the reader to learn or ​ (c)   from reading the story.

• human

• life

• realize

• change

• impact

• animal

What is the theme of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

• Don't be lazy.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

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.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't steal. 

• Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 

• Being beautiful is the most important thing.

• Swans are prettier than ducks.

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.