Theme
What is a theme?
A lesson or message in the story.
Giving human qualities to animals or objects is called what?
Personification
What two things make up a story’s setting?
Time and place
What is a character trait?
A word that describes how a character acts or feels.
She ran like the wind.”
What does this mean?
She ran very fast.
If characters help each other, what theme could that show?
Friendship or kindness.
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What human action is the wind doing?
Whispering
“The sun set over a quiet beach.”
Where does this story take place?
On a quiet beach at sunset.
“Lila always shares her snacks.” What is a trait she shows?
She is kind or generous.
“His backpack was a giant rock on his shoulders.”
What does this tell you?
His backpack felt very heavy.
True or False: The theme is what the characters learn.
True
Identify the personification: “The angry storm pounded on the roof.”
Pounded
True or False: Setting can affect what characters do.
True
“Tom practiced every day until he got better.”
What trait does this show?
He is hardworking or determined.
“Bang! The door slammed shut.”
What sound is being described?
The loud slam of a door.
A story where a character learns to be honest teaches what theme?
Honesty
Write a sentence with personification about a pencil.
Example- “My pencil danced across the paper.”
Name one clue that shows a story takes place in the winter.
Examples- snow, cold, warm coats
How can you tell what a character is like?
By what they say or do.
“I’m so hungry I could eat a mountain.”
What does this mean?
The person is very, very hungry.
How do characters’ actions help you find a theme?
Their choices show the lesson the author wants you to learn.
Why do authors use personification?
To make writing more vivid and interesting.
How can setting create the mood of a story?
It helps the reader feel a certain way (calm, scared, excited, etc.).
Describe a character who is brave.
Answers vary (e.g., “He entered the dark cave even though he was scared.”)
“The classroom was a zoo.”
What does that mean?
The classroom was noisy or wild.