Story Elements Theme

How do you feel about your level of knowledge being able to compare/contrast story elements and themes?

• 4- Genius Level!

• 3- I can pass a test!

• 2- I know some things, but need help with other things.

• 1- I need a lot of help.

These are the people or things in a story

• Setting

• Nouns

• Characters

• Verbs

The series of events that make up a story

• Plot

• Characters

• Setting

• Climax

Theme is....

• The funny part

• The topic

• The moral/lesson

• The end

Theme is usually not stated directly

• True

• False

Theme is an idea about life

• True

• False

You can find the theme by thinking about what the character learns.

• True

• False

Is this a theme or a topic?

Don't judge people on appearances.

• Theme

• Topic

How does the setting of the kitchen in Fish Cheeks contribute to how the narrator feels in the beginning of the story?

• The setting shows that she is embarrassed by her small house.

• The setting shows she is embarrassed by her nose and wants a thinner one.

• The setting details show she is excited to have Robert and his family to dinner.

• It gives details of the Chinese food and how different it is from American holiday food. It helps explain why she is afraid Robert won't like it.

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• A) The sequence of events

• B) The main character's name

• C) The underlying message or lesson

• D) The setting of the story