Theme Practice

Lena trains hard every day for her big soccer game. She practices even when she’s tired and doesn’t feel like it. On the day of the championship, her hard work pays off, and her team wins.

What is the theme?

• Winning is the only thing that matters.

• Hard work and dedication lead to success.

• You should only do things you enjoy.

• Luck is more important than effort.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Jamal and Olivia have been best friends since kindergarten. One day, Olivia gets upset and stops talking to Jamal. Instead of ignoring the problem, Jamal talks to Olivia, and they work things out.

What is the theme?

• True friendship can overcome conflicts.

• It’s better to stay quiet when someone is mad.

• Friends never argue.

• It’s best to ignore problems until they go away.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Marco finds a stray puppy in the park. Even though he already has a pet, he takes the puppy home, feeds it, and helps find it a loving family.

What is the theme?

• Animals should never be kept as pets.

• Kindness and compassion make the world better.

• Always keep every animal you find.

• People should only help if they get something in return

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Emma loves painting, but she is afraid her work isn’t good enough. Even though she feels nervous, she enters an art contest. To her surprise, she wins second place and gains confidence in her skills.

What is the theme?

• You should only try things if you’re sure you’ll win.

• Winning is the only goal that matters.

• Only talented people should enter contests.

• Believe in yourself and take risks.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Carlos always brags about being the best at video games. He refuses to practice because he thinks he doesn’t need to. During a big competition, he loses badly and realizes he should have worked harder.

What is the theme?

• It’s okay to never try your best.

• Winning is not important.

• Arrogance can lead to failure.

• Video games don’t require skill.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A group of students work together on a big science project. Even though they all have different ideas, they listen to each other and create something amazing.

What is the theme?

• Science projects are not important.

• Only one person should make the decisions.

• Teamwork and cooperation lead to success.

• It’s best to work alone to avoid problems.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2