Theme Practice

Which theme fits best?

Mia is 100% scared of bats. She thinks they are creepy and she does not like to look at them. Her friend Malcom takes her to a cave. He shows her a bat winking at her. For some reason, that makes Mia smile. She has not seen many bats in person.

• Bats should be avoided at all costs.

• You can change your mind.

• Friends are the best thing to have in this world.

• Fears exist for everyone.

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What is theme?

• A lesson learned.

• A grammar tactic.

• When someone is exaggerating/being extra.

• A one word answer.

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What theme fits best? Victor and Violet are not getting along. They keep arguing about their relationship every single day. One day Violet takes a big breath and tells Victor she is sorry for stuff she has done. This melts the ice around Victor's heart and he apologizes right back. They are happy again.

• Forgiveness.

• All couples fight.

• This story has a major lack of penguins and other cute animals.

• It is important to admit when you are wrong.

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How many words does a theme statement have?

• Just one

• Just two

• A few words

• A few paragraphs

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What is the theme in this clip?

• Do not test an ogre

• The power of family helps everyone survive

• Shrek can fight

• Do not underestimate people

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Who is the main character/protagonist in this clip?

• Shrek

• Donkey

• Fiona

• Lord Farquad

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What does the word universal mean?

• Only applies to one person

• Only applies to people in a story

• Applies to everyone, story does not matter

• Only applies to video games and novels

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Who is the protagonist/main character in this clip?

• Will

• Uncle Phil

• Will's father

• Ashley Banks

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What do you think the theme is in this clip? How did you know?

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What is the theme here? Kyle cannot stand the rain. He hates the way it messes up his hair and makes his clothes wet. One day, he sees his crush Anne walking in the rain, she's cold from not having a coat on or having an umbrella to cover her. Kyle gives her his umbrella. He figures he can deal with the rain for a little while.

• No one likes the rain

• Doing something good for someone makes you feel good

• Always be prepared

• Kyle and Anne should totally date

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