Common Themes
Name a common theme found in many fairy tales.
Good vs. evil.
Which one provides the main message: theme or summary?
Theme.
Which one provides a retelling of the story?: theme or summary?
Summary.
What is a theme?
A central idea, message, or moral in a story.
What theme is often present in stories about friendship?
The importance of friendship.
True or False: A summary can include the theme of a story.
True.
Themes are about the BIG world or the SMALL story?
BIG world
Provide a theme that involves family relationships.
The importance of family.
Identify a theme from the story "The Tortoise and the Hare.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Why is it important to distinguish between theme and summary?
It helps in better understanding the book/movie/song.
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
Respect other peoples belongings.
What is the theme from Love That Dog?
People change and grow.
It is good to try new things.
How can understanding a theme help us connect with a story's message?
It allows readers to relate to the characters and their experiences.
Identify a theme from the story "Jack and the Beanstalk".
Good vs. Evil
Overcoming challenges.
Make the best out of a bad situation.
When opportunity knocks, take advantage of it.
How can studying the main character help to identify the theme of a story?
Ask:
How did the main character change from the beginning to the end of the story.
How did Brian's feeling about poetry change over the course of the book?
At first he didn't like poetry, but he learned to love it.
What question can you ask to find the theme of a story?
What message is the author trying to convey?
What is a theme found in the book "Charlotte's Web"?
Friendship is precious and sometimes we make sacrifices for friendship.
Name a popular song that you can sing by heart.
What is the theme?
Name a popular song or movie.
What is the theme?