Worksheetstheme statenents
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 43mins
Examples and non-examples what of title of this book
The title of the is "How to eat fried worms".
"How to Eat fried worms'.
Examples and non-examples: how do you know if this is fiction
Theme statement is not.......
About a character
a sentence or statement
love is unconditional not love
a theme lesson explored throughout the universal.
Definition of a claim is a...
a statement that something is true although it has not been prove
Writing for an Argument for your clam
just writing a clam
Having a blank peace of paper
make a theme statement
a theme statement need a definition
Yes no
Yes no
Yes no
Yes no
This Star Wars book cover is an example of...
Biography
Science Fiction
Autobiography
Realistic Fiction
Fever 1793 is based on a time when a sickness, known as Yellow Fever that had taken place in Philadelphia during 1793. What genre is this book an example of?
Biography
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
What genre is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Realistic Fiction
Autobiography
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
The true story of Abraham Lincoln, written by Abraham Lincoln
mystery
fantasy
autobiography
realistic fiction
The reader sees the pronouns I, me, and we.
Seems to be a bolder approach. Lots of the pronoun YOU, YOU'RE, and YOU'LL.
Theme is defined as a
message about a subject
a specific statement including characters and plot
big topic that is stated in one or two words
When considering theme, the SUBJECT is defined as
who or what the sentence is about
love, life or lesson
what a story is generally about, big topics in life stated in one or two words
Subject ---> leads to (a)
The following are NOT examples of SUBJECTS:
love
loss
hardship
Honesty is the best policy.
Application: Which of the following is NOT a theme?
Love can conquer even the greatest of evils.
courage
Looks can be deceiving.
Both greed and power, if not controlled, can lead to destruction.
Which of the following is a THEME?
Dogs are a mans best friend.
Louis learns that telling a lie will earn him an invitation to clean the floors.
Arrogance is a roadblock on the highway of wisdom.
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind, thus she prospered.
A theme statement can include characters, plot and specific details.
FALSE
TRUE
Chose the example of a THEME statement below:
Lou knew he would always trust his instincts.
JJ felt compassion after watching his classmate suffer during a presentation.
Without empathy, there can be no justice.
Bravery
Identify ALL the examples of a SUBJECT
stereotypes
family
love
deception
In theme, the term universal means:
having to do with space
it is an opinion
it can be understood by ALL HUMANS
it is a a command / direction
The term moral means:
figurative language that should not be taken literally
be content with what you have
lesson to be learned from a story or event
rejoice in what you have
Choose the best common childhood theme that matches this image
Life is rough.
Perseverance leads to the accomplishment of a goal, never give up.
One should only attempt to ride a bike after they turn 4.
Safety first!
Theme or not?
Check all THEMES
War kills many people.
Beauty is only skin deep.
Kindness matters; those who are kind will be given the same treatment.
The theme of the story The Three Little Pigs is:
Animals should not be personified in children's stories.
Never trust a wolf.
Although time consuming, doing something right pays off.
“Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?” by Dr. Seuss
A down-in-the-dumps young child meets an old wise man in the desert, who explains to him all the ways in which he is actually very lucky. What would be an appropriate theme statement for this story?
Rhymes are important for children.
Children should not feel down in the dumps, ever.
You should roam the desert to try to meet wise old men.
Don’t dwell on the bad things in life; instead, focus on how good your life is and how lucky you are to be living it.
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol
The story explains that we all have an invisible bucket that gets filled when we are kind to others or they are kind to us and is emptied when we are mean or someone is mean to us. An effective theme:
We should always own up to our actions, even if we’re afraid we might get in trouble.
We have so many wonderful reasons to be thankful in our lives every day.
Being honest, even when it may disappoint someone, is always the best policy.
Giving or receiving kindness makes you feel good, and being unkind to others not only makes them unhappy, but it makes you unhappy, too.
“A Sick Day for Amos McGee” by Philip C. Stead
Kindly zookeeper, Amos McGee, takes very good care of the animals in his zoo. One day, Amos isn’t feeling well and the animals return the favor by taking care of him. The best theme would be:
Don’t dwell on the bad things in life; instead, focus on how good your life is and how lucky you are to be living it.
Always be kind to others, and they will be kind to you.
t hurts to be left out. If you see another kid who isn’t being included, be the one to reach out and get to know them.
“The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree” by Jan Berenstain
Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother Bear’s bike, and he is very angry. Sister Bear does her best to make him see it was an accident and he should forgive his cousin. The best theme is
Other people can make mistakes that upset us, and it’s important to forgive them when they say they’re sorry.
Love everyone.
Everyone’s words are as important as our own, and we should respect others enough to wait our turn to speak.
Courage
“Gratitude Soup” by Olivia Rosewood
Violet the Purple Fairy uses all the things, people and experiences that she is grateful for to make a big pot of Gratitude Soup. Using her imagination, she shrinks the pot and keeps the gratitude in her heart as she goes about her day. An appropriate theme would be:
Violet is grateful; we should be too.
Curiosity
Being grateful for things makes you a happier person.
Love everyone.
How well do you feel about mastering THEME?
Very well
Average
Not well at all
