Tell me two things that you can do to find the theme in a story.
Watch what the characters say and do.
PAy attention to the consequences of the characters' actions.
Which of the following is a realistic fiction setting? Explain why.
The zoo.
Outer space in an alien spaceship.
In the park one fall evening.
In the park one fall evening. It tells a time and a place.
It is realistic, something and somewhere that could actually occur.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
S: speech
T: thoughts
E: effects on others
A: actions
L: looks
Which of the following is a character that can appear in a realistic fiction story? Explain your reason why.
A shy middle school student.
A shy alien from Mars.
A dog telling the story from its perspective.
A shy middle school student because the other can not really exist, not realistic.
What are the three rules for a theme?
Themes are:
Complete sentences
Contain no character names
Need to be universal.
Which is a conflict that could appear in realistic fiction? Explain you choice.
Your spaceship running out of jet fuel.
Your car running out of gas on the highway.
Your dog going to school with you in the year 2070.
Your car running out of gas on the highway. This is realistic since it could happen. The other two options could not happen.
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes, absolutely.
WHat is Mrs. Kuiper's favorite candy bar?
Snickers or Butterfinger are both correct answers.