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.

Why is it a common mistake to think that the theme is simply what the book is about?

What life lesson did Alexis Jones learn from her mother?