Theme
What does "Theme" mean?
The theme of a story is the central message, lesson, or moral. Infer the theme using important details.
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade, inform, entertain
I just eight/ate a lot of food
Ate
Give me 3 examples of character traits
Lazy, shy, kind, proud, smart, funny, brave, loyal, selfish...
Give me an example of a theme
Friendship, follow your heart, stay true to yourself, courage, honesty, be careful what you wish for, good vs. evil, identity, family, growing up, crime doesn't pay...
The story "King Midas" is informational. True or False?
False. It's purpose is to entertain.
Jack is spending the week/weak with his aunt.
Week
When were Ella and King Midas both being kind?
When Ella bakes the cake for the Prince when he is sick and when King Midas gives the Satyr nectar.
What was one of the themes in "The Fox and The Geese"?
Working together, courage, bravery, collaboration...
What was the authors purpose in the story "Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type"?
There is a lot of meet/meat on my sandwich
Meat
How does the illustration on page 15 show the change King Midas went through?
King Midas looked and sounded greedy when he counted his money in the beginning of the story. This illustration shows that he has changed. Gold is no longer so important to him. His daughter is more important.
What was one of the themes in "King Midas: A Greek Myth"?
Be careful what you wish for, generosity, being greedy gets you nowhere
What does it mean to "inform"?
To teach or give information to the reader.
Mr. Smith's sun/son is an I/eye doctor.
Son & eye
What are elements of a myth?
Contains universal morals and themes such as good vs. evil, has gods, goddesses, monsters, and hero's, and explains origins or natural phenomena such as fire or floods
What was one of the themes in "Catskinella"?
Follow your heart, love, sometimes it's good to take risks.
What are some phrases the author may use when they are trying to persuade us?
"I believe..." "I think..."