Theme
True or False - A theme is what happens in the story.
False
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A.) Actions speak louder than words
What is the theme of Coco?
To believe in yourself
What is theme?
The life lesson, author's message, or moral of a story
True
This is Ms. Barb's favorite DC character
Who is Bat-Man?
True or False - A theme isn't usually stated clearly in a book.
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after. What is the theme?
A You shouldn't hang out with your friends.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work pays off.
C.) Hard work pays off.
What is the theme of Nemo?
To face your fears.
Can theme be just one word? Explain.
No, theme can not be just one word. It is a statement or lesson.
True or False- Plot is not usually stated clearly in the text.
False, plot is what happens in the story!
This is Ms. D's god-son
Who is Noah?
True or False - Books usually only have one theme.
False
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister. What is the theme?
A Everyone is good at something.
B Sports are not important.
C You can learn a lot from plants.
A.) Everyone is good at something.
What is the theme of Beauty and the Beast?
Embrace yourself!
True or False- The reader may disagree with the theme of a story.
True! Just because the author wants the reader to believe something, doesn't mean the reader will.
True or False- There is usually more than one plot.
False
This is the sport Ms. D coaches
What is volleyball?
Please name a theme of Chicken Sunday.
Various answers, teacher will decide if answer is correct.
Ex. Always be honest, love others well, take time for tradition, etc.
A monkey put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly. What is the theme?
A Eating cookies can be dangerous.
B If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C Don't put your hand in a jar.
B.) If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
What is the theme of Tangled?
Step out of your comfort zone.
Plot or Theme- There can be more than one in a story.
Theme
Explain the plot of Chicken Sunday.
What year did Ms. Barb graduate from Clemson?
2018
What is the difference between the plot of a story and the theme of a story?
The plot is what happens in the story. The theme is the life lesson or big idea that the author wants us to remember.
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the most likely theme?
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
B Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C Never help anyone.
A.) Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
What is the theme of
Ratatouille?
Don’t take credit for what you didn’t do and believe in yourself!
Plot or Theme- The big idea about what's happening in the story.
Theme
Explain the plot of Thank You, Mr. Falker.
Trisha goes to school and is bullied for not being able to read. Her new teacher, Mr. Falker, teaches her how for the first time and Trisha goes on to become a children's book author.
How long has Ms. Barb had Han Solo?
4 years