Theme
What is a theme?
A theme is the message or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story.
To pass on a germ or disease is to...
INFECT
Why was Fatima upset when she got home?
A. Because she lost her favorite hijab
B. Someone was making fun of the way her mother dressed
C. She didn't get to have pizza for lunch because she was late
D. Her mother forgot to pick her up after school
B! Someone was making fun of the way her mother dressed.
True or False: Pip passed his exam on the first try
False! He failed the exam the first time!
A gorilla put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grabbed as many cookies as he could, but when he tried to pull his hand out it was stuck because his hand was full. The gorilla refused to let go of the cookies, and so the jar remained stuck on his hand.
What is the theme of the story?
A. Make sure you have smaller hands
B. Grab as many cookies as possible
C. Don't be greedy
D. Be strong
C! Don't be greedy!
A substance that is injected into a person in order to protect against a disease is a...
VACCINE
What was the name of the boy who made fun of Fatima's mother?
Billy
How did Pip show his bravery at the end of the film?
He rescued a blind woman who was stuck in a construction zone.
What was an important theme from "Pip" the animated film about the dog?
A. Give up when things get too difficult
B. Practicing will help you succeed
C. Big dogs are good helpers
D. Only worry about yourself
B! Practicing will help you succeed!
Something that can be spread to others is...
CONTAGIOUS
What was the important lesson that Fatima's mother taught her?
A. You should ignore other people when they are making fun of you
B. Wearing a hijab is a choice that Fatima has to make for herself
C. It's not what you look like that counts, but what you say and then do
D. You should forgive your enemies even when it is difficult
C! It's not what you look like that counts, but what you say and then do
True or False: Luna had a hard time at school and was rejected the first time she applied to astronaut academy.
True! She did not make it the first time.
Which is NOT a theme from "One Small Step" the film about the girl wanting to be an astronaut?
A. Never give up on your dreams
B. Keep trying even when it is difficult
C. Appreciate your parent's sacrifice and support
D. Being an astronaut is a hard job
D! Being an astronaut is a hard job.
That isn't a theme but an opinion.
To enter somewhere secretly is to...
INFILTRATE
True or False: Even after Fatima's turn and talk time, Billy did not change and continued to make fun of Fatima.
False!
Billy took ownership of his mistakes and apologized to Fatima and changed for the better.
What happened after Luna was rejected from astronaut academy?
A. She was sad at first but then tried even harder to get accepted
B. She decided to quit and went to a different school
C. She decided to help her father with his shoe business
D. She complained to her friends who eventually helped her study and pass
A! Even though Luna was sad at first, she didn't give up and worked even harder.
Which is a theme from Fatima?
A. You should never change even if you are wrong
B. It is important to judge others based on their appearance
C. Your words and actions are more important than your appearance
D. You should try very hard to fit in with other people so you don't stand out.
C! Your words and actions are more important than your appearance!
A person who does secret work for the government or an organization is an...
OPERATIVE
Why does Fatima plan to wear a green hijab?
Because Fatima wants to be a pediatric surgeon like her uncle, and he wears green scrubs.
Which word would NOT describe Luna's father?
A. Uncaring
B. Loving
C. Sacrificial
D. Hardworking
A! Luna's father was very caring!