Theme

Which of the following is NOT part of theme?

• Can be one word

• Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life that is communicated by a literary work

• There must be a message included in the theme about the topic/subject

• There must be a topic or subject

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 formula for theme?

• message

• topic + author's purpose = theme

• message = theme

• topic/ subject + message = theme

Which of the following is a NOT a theme?

• Lying may have consequences.

• Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.

• Never judge those based on their appearances.

Why is The old man was suffocated by an insane man, all because of his eye not a theme. Select all that apply.

• It cannot be one word.

• It cannot have plot events.

• It must have a topic and message.

• It cannot have character names.

Why is Death not a theme? Select all that apply.

• It cannot be one word.

• It must have a topic and a message.

• It can be one word.

• It cannot include character names and plot events.

What is the theme of this story?  

• Eat your vegetables.

• Don't brag. Be modest. 

• Don't talk to strangers. 

• What does the fox say?

What is the theme of this story? 

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't steal.

• Respect your elders.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

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?

• You must share with your neighbor.

• It is wise to work before you play.

• Friendship

• Don't be greedy.

Mark had so many toys, but he would not share with his sister. He hid all his toys in his closet so she could not play with them. When his mother came looking for Mark and his sister, she could only find his sister. She handed her a plate of cookies to enjoy. Mark was sure his sister would not share the cookies since he was not sharing his toys. But his sister knew the right thing to do was to share. Mark was so happy that his sister gave him a cookie, that he shared his toys with her. What is the theme?

• Friendship

• Helping others

• Do the right thing and people will follow.

• Practice and persistence pay off.