Battles
Name the Theme
JOKES (not funny)
Name the Theme of the Passage
Basic theme questions
100

Spelling Bee Battle

Don't get stung by the bee

100

The pretty princess frozen has magical powers in her hands but she covers them with gloves

Be Unique (be proud of your special talents and don't hide them)
100

Why don't dogs have any money?

Cause they don't have any pockets (but a kangaroo does
100
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
100

What is theme?

What is the lesson or moral of the story

200

Symbols Battle

owl = smart

200

In the Lion King Simba runs away to a far away forest to be raised by a meerkat and a warthog, until he learns this valuable lesson.  To not forget who you...(

Be who you are (TO BE OR NOT TO BE)

200

Why does Mr. Brian (brain-bone) hate erasers?

Because they are always following me around telling me everything I do is wrong.
200
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 Studying is important. B It is important to go to college. C Hard work pays off.
C Hard work pays off.
200

Can theme be just one word? Explain

What is no theme can not be just one word. It is a statement. If it is just one word it is considered a theme topic.

300
Rhyme Battle

My number is one, I see the sun

300

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children she didn't know what to do, she gave them some broth without any bread, and whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.

Theme: Responsibility

300

Why was the white board not interested?

Because he was bored (board)
300
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 Accept yourself for who you are. B Sports are not important c You can learn a lot from plants.
A Accept yourself for who you are.
300

What is another word for theme?

What is moral or lesson. 

400

Synonym Battle

synonyms

400

The Wise Old Owl sat in an oak, the more he saw, the less he spoke, the less he spoke, the more he heard, why can't we all be like that wise old bird

listening

400

Why does Mr. Brian (Chicken Briyani) hate going to restaurants?  

Because, he can't even order water without they bothering me with 1 million question!!!!!

400
The Monkey and the Cookies 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.
400

Where might you typically find the moral of a story?

The first or last sentence of the story.

500

Opposites Battle

hot, cold

500

Lil Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them, leave them alone and they'll come home, wagging their tails behind them.

Patience
500

What is a bee that knows every word in the dictionary?

A spelling bee

500
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 theme? A Even though you have good intentions, others may not B Don't hold snakes close to your chest. C Snakes are dangerous.
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not
500

How is Theme different than the Main Idea?

Theme is a life lesson for the reader, main idea is what is specific to that story.

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