Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the main idea or lesson that the story teaches us.
What is a fable?
A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, usually with animals as characters.
What is a folktale?
A folktale is a traditional story passed down through generations, often featuring heroes and magical elements.
In "The Three Little Pigs," how does the third pig respond when the wolf blows down his house?
He stays calm and goes to his brick house.
How can illustrations help us understand the setting of a story?
Illustrations show us where the story takes place, like a forest or a city.
In the story "The Tortoise and the Hare," what is the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race.
Who are the main characters in most fables?
Animals that talk and act like people.
What character is often found in folktales and can do magical things, like flying or casting spells?
A fairy or a witch.
How does the tortoise respond to the hare’s teasing in "The Tortoise and the Hare"?
He doesn’t get upset and keeps going slow and steady.
If a picture shows a character looking sad, what can we learn about how they feel?
The character might be feeling upset or lonely.
What is the theme of a story that teaches us to be kind to others?
The theme is kindness or helping others.
In "The Ant and the Grasshopper," what lesson do we learn?
It's important to plan ahead and work hard.
In the folktale "Cinderella," what theme is shown through Cinderella’s story?
Kindness and goodness are rewarded.
How does Goldilocks react when the bears come home?
She gets scared and runs away.
How might an illustration showing a dark, stormy sky help us understand the plot?
It suggests that something bad or scary might happen in the story.
In "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," what lesson does Goldilocks learn?
It's important to respect other people's things.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," what happens when the boy tells a lie?
The people stop believing him when there’s actually a wolf.
In "Jack and the Beanstalk," what does Jack do that changes his life?
He climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant’s castle.
How does the boy in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" react when he sees the wolf?
He is scared, but no one believes him because of his previous lies.
If an illustration shows a character holding a big book, what might that tell us about the character?
The character might love reading or learning.
If a story is about a character learning to never give up, what might the theme be?
Perseverance or not giving up.
What is the moral or lesson of the fable "The Fox and the Grapes"?
It’s easy to say something isn’t good when you can’t have it.
In the folktale "The Little Red Hen," what lesson does the hen teach?
Hard work and responsibility are important, and you should share your rewards.
How does the character in "The Ugly Duckling" respond to being different?
At first, he is sad, but later he realizes he is a beautiful swan.
How can an illustration of a smiling character with many friends tell us about the theme?
It might show the theme of friendship or happiness.