Identifying the Theme in a Passage

This lesson teaches how to identify the theme in a passage by asking what the main character learned. It explains that a theme is a central message or life lesson in a book or passage, often related to concepts like friendship or honesty. The lesson demonstrates theme identification using a passage about a dog named Alexis, who learns to think of others in danger. The process involves pausing after reading, asking what the character learned, and jotting down ideas. The lesson concludes with a recap of these steps.

What is a common mistake people make when thinking about the theme of a book?

• Assuming the theme is the book's title

• Thinking the theme is a character's name

• Considering the theme as the book's length

• Believing the theme is the plot of the book

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Love

• Honesty

• Weather

• Friendship

In the passage 'A Dog's Tale', what important lesson did Alexis learn from her mother?

• To always be happy

• To be the fastest runner

• To never trust strangers

• To think of others in times of danger

What is the first step in identifying the theme of a passage?

• Write a summary of the passage

• Read the passage multiple times

• Pause after finishing the passage

• Discuss the passage with a friend

What should you do after identifying what the main character learned?

• Ignore it

• Jot down your ideas

• Tell a friend

• Forget about it