Basic Qs
Can the theme be one word?
No
The boy 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.
What is a theme in the Three Little Pigs?
Hard work pays off in the end.
Taking shortcuts won't give you good results.
Give one example of a theme in literature.
Anything, as long as it's a theme.
True or False: The theme usually needs to be inferred.
True
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) Always treat people with kindness.
C) Snakes are dangerous.
A) Even though you have good intentions, others may not
What is a theme in Little Red Riding Hood?
Don't trust everyone you meet.
What is a question to ask yourself when trying to find theme?
What is the takeaway from this story?
What is the author trying to say?
What lesson did the character learn?
Which of the following is a theme example.
A) You will never make a shot that you don't take.
B) risking
C) cleaning is good
A) You will never make a shot that you don't take.
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.
What is a theme in the Lion King?
It's important to put the past behind you in order to move on and grow.
True or false: Themes are specific to a story.
False, themes are universal.
True of False: There can only be one theme in a story.
False
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.
In Toy Story, Woody, a cowboy doll, enjoys being his owner Andy’s favorite toy until Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure, arrives. Their rivalry leads them far from home, forcing them to rely on each other to return. Along the way, their understanding of themselves and each other begins to change.
What is a theme in this movie?
Strong friendships can overcome jealousy and competition.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
What is an inference?
reading between the lines; making an educated guess about something
What is the difference between the theme and the main idea of a story?
Theme- the central message
Main idea- the topic of the story
Alan didn’t like cleaning his room, so he started throwing everything into his closet to save time. The pile grew bigger each time. One day, his friend invited him to play baseball, but when Alan looked for his mitt, it was buried under the mess. By the time he found it, the game was over. What is the theme?
A) Cutting corners comes at a cost; do things right the first time.
B) Take shortcuts in life.
C) It's important to keep a clean room.
In The Little Mermaid, Ariel, a young mermaid fascinated by the human world, makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human and meet a prince. As she navigates this new world, Ariel faces unexpected challenges that test her decisions and change the course of her life.
What is a theme in this movie?
Don't trust everyone you meet.
Be grateful for what you have.
What was a theme in the story "The Lottery Ticket"?
Money, power, and greed can change people.
Relying on material things for happiness will make you unhappy.