What does it mean to "summarize" something?
To tell, in your own words, the most important parts of a text.
What is a theme?
The message or lesson of a story.
What's the difference between a theme and a summary?
A theme is the author's message, but a summary is the important events.
What is the [Someone] in a summary?
The main character.
Summarize The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13D16UmIzqW0Kb6gsm0QGh1iwUXR8x345NMg1JccIRpo/edit?usp=sharing
The shepherd boy wanted to have fun, but he was bored by himself. So he lied and said there was a wolf attacking his sheep twice. Then, when there really was a wolf, no one believed him. text is mostly about.
What is the theme of the Ants and the Grasshopper?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2qS6VsqBcXDO9QUtWLs5Im-504V34fuvxJvO0w-Rbo/edit?usp=sharing
Work now, play later.
What does "wants" refer to in a summary?
The character's goal.
Summarize the Fox and the Grapes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMYO6o-vTiOdbfLa_iybVAqqddpLiGH5KfRkZ-S8V10/edit?usp=sharing
The fox wanted plump, juicy grapes, but the fox couldn’t reach them because they were too high. So he jumped and jumped. Then he gave up, and said they were probably sour anyway.
What is the theme of the Fox and the Grapes?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMYO6o-vTiOdbfLa_iybVAqqddpLiGH5KfRkZ-S8V10/edit?usp=sharing
It is easy to hate what you can’t have.
What things do theme and summary have in common?
They both use your own words, and you can find both by reading a text.
What does "but" refer to"
The conflict in the story.
Summarize The Ant and the Dove.
The ant wanted to be safe, but he was drowning in the water. So the dove threw him a piece of something to float on. Then, the ant helped the dove when she was in trouble.
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The dove wanted to help the ant, but he was drowning, so she threw him a piece of something to float on. Then the ant helped her when she was in trouble.
What is the theme of "The Fox and the Crow"?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ApT-V0W5USC7l0k84twvFxbSCEIc5T-uECFSZ5HJaz4/edit?usp=sharing
Ignore flattery, or you may end up losing what you already have.
How the conflict is resolved.
Summarize this story:
What is the theme of this story?
Use your time wisely, and you will succeed.
If you start something good, others will notice and help.
Work hard, and you can achieve great things.
What is theme evidence?
When you can point to the place in the story where you found the theme.
What does "in the end" mean?
The conclusion, or the rest of the story.