Identify Theme
What is a theme?
The lesson learned in the text
What are supporting details?
Facts or examples that help explain or prove the theme.
What is a summary?
A brief statement of the main points of a text.
What is a noun?
A person, place or thing
Find the pronoun in the following sentence and tell me if it is object, subject or reflexive.
She went to the park yesterday.
She
Subject
How can dialogue help reveal a theme?
Characters' conversations can highlight their beliefs and conflicts related to the theme.
How do details convey a theme?
They provide context and illustrate the theme through events or character choices.
What should you avoid in a summary?
Personal opinions and unnecessary details
What is a verb?
Something that shows action.
Find the pronoun in the following sentence and tell me if it is object, subject or reflexive.
My dog loves going to the park with me.
Me
Object
What is the difference between theme and topic?
Theme is the underlying message; topic is the subject matter.
What is an example of a supporting detail?
A fact or example that explains the main idea.
How is a summary different from an opinion?
A summary is factual, while an opinion is subjective.
Give me two examples of a preposition.
Under
Over
To
From
Find the pronoun in the following sentence and tell me if it is object, subject or reflexive.
Will you please tell them to come in?
Them
Object
Why is the theme important in a story?
It helps us understand what the author is trying to say.
What kind of details can show how a character feels?
Descriptions of their actions or dialogue.
What is the first step in summarizing a text?
Read the text carefully to understand its main idea.
What does "synonym" mean?
A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
Find the pronoun in the following sentence and tell me if it is object, subject or reflexive.
I taught myself to play the piano.
Myself
Reflexive
How can the ending of a story reveal its theme?
The resolution often clarifies the message or moral of the story.
Can you give an example of a detail?
A character's feelings or a specific event in the story.
How long should a summary usually be?
A few sentences or a short paragraph.
How can you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
Use context clues
Find the pronoun in the following sentence and tell me if it is object, subject or reflexive.
She poured herself a glass of water.
She- subject
herself-reflexive