Theme
What is the theme? Hanna was running late for school this morning and was having a hard time just getting ready. When she tried to make coffee, she discovered her coffee maker was broken. When she got to her car, she found her battery was dead. Her bad luck followed her all day and she even got into a fight with her best friend. However, she went to bed with a smile-knowing that tomorrow could only be better than today.
We all have bad days, but our attitude determines a lot.
We can choose to let things make us bitter or better.
There is always hope for tomorrow.
What is the definition of main idea?
What the story is mostly about-usually includes the character's name, and sums up the story
Jane's cousin stole a candy bar and she felt bad.
Main Idea
Believe in yourself.
theme
Explain the theme: honesty is the best practice
What is the theme? Spencer’s dog came in from being outside for the last few hours. When he came back, Spencer noticed that there was a gash on the side of the his chest. She went over to her cabinet, washed the cut with soap, & put a bandaid on it. Her dog was so thankful that he laid with her all night.
Caleb just moved to Tampa about a month ago from St. Louis. He is enjoying the heat so far and has gone to the beach every weekend. While his job keeps him busy during the week, he is having fun exploring Florida on his weekends off. While he missed St. Louis, Caleb is very happy in his new home. A. Caleb moved to Florida and is enjoying it. B. Caleb used to live in St. Louis C. Caleb likes going to the beach on the weekend.
Patience pays off.
Theme
treat others the way you want to be treated
theme
Put these in the correct sequence:
A. Eat the sandwich
B. Put the slice with peanut butter and the slice with jelly together so that the bread is facing outwards
C. Get out the bread, peanut butter and jelly
D. Use a knife to spread peanut butter and jelly on two separate pieces of bread
1. C. Get out the bread, peanut butter and jelly
2. D. Use a knife to spread peanut butter and jelly on two separate pieces of bread
3. B. Put the slice with peanut butter and the slice with jelly together so that the bread is facing outwards
4. A. Eat the sandwich
What is theme? Emily fell asleep at her desk while doing her homework late because she had played all afternoon instead of doing her work. When her alarm went off the next morning, she was in such a rush that she just got dressed and went to the bus stop. When Emily got to school she began to unpack only to find that she didn’t have her homework.
be responsible
complete your work before you play
Miranda drove slowly down the road to the animal shelter. Today was the day that she was hoping she would find a cat to bring with her to her new apartment. Once there, she went up and down the hall of cages looking at the cute kittens. Finally she stopped and bent down to look at an orange kitten chasing a ball of yarn. A. Miranda saw an orange cat last. B. Miranda likes to drive slow. C. Miranda was looking for a cat to take home
C. Miranda was looking for a cat to take home.
It's okay to be different
Theme
Be thankful for what you have.
theme
Put the events in order:
A. A car drove past and splashed mud on Sally.
B. Sally was walking to school after it rained all night.
C. Sally cried and wiped the mud from her face.
D. Sally was late for school since she had to go home and change clothes.
1.B. Sally was walking to school after it rained all night.
2.A. A car drove past and splashed mud on Sally.
3.C. Sally cried and wiped the mud from her face.
4.D. Sally was late for school since she had to go home and change clothes.
What is theme? Shauna always had a fear of roller coasters since she was a little girl. On a trip to Busch Gardens with her friends, she spent a lot of time waiting for her friends to finish riding each coaster. Her friend finally convinced her to try one. She ended up loving every minute of it.
Friends can help you overcome fear.
Don't be quick to judge (or fear) something before you try it.
Apples are known for many reasons. They are an unofficial symbol from America. They are associated with Johnny Appleseed. They are used for many things like pies, tarts, and sauce. You can add apples to just about any food or just eat them straight from the tree. A. Apples are well-known. B. Apples are yummy. C. Johnny Appleseed loved apples.
A. Apples are well-known.
Laura and Jane were sister, but they were nothing alike.
Main Idea
Molly lives in the oldest house in town.
Main Idea
Explain this theme: slow and steady wins the race
What is the definition of theme?
The message of moral of a story. The lesson that we learn that can apply to everyone.
The John Hancock building in Chicago is one of the tallest buildings in the state and second tallest in the city. There is an observation deck over 1,000 feet above the streets of Chicago. It also has the only open-air observation deck in the city. Visitors walk out in the air only protected by mesh fencing. A. The John Hancock Building is tall. B. The John Hancock Building is well known in Chicago for many reasons. C. The observation deck is over 1,000 feet above the city streets.
B. The John Hancock Building is well known in Chicago for many reasons.
Be compassionate to those around you.
Theme
David should have studied for his test.
Main Idea
Give 2 examples of this theme:
good always conquers bad