Theme
What is a theme?
The main/ central idea of a story.
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
beggining
Fill in the blank: First, Jack watered the plant. _____, it grew.
then
What kind of story teaches a lesson and often has talking animals?
folktale/ fable
What does the suffix "ful-" mean?
full of
What is a key detail in a story?
most important information to understand the main idea of a story
What usually happens in the middle of a plot?
problem
Why is sequence important in understanding a story?
It organizes the story. makes it easier to read.
What is the message in “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”?
Don't lie!
What does the prefix "re-" mean?
again
Choose the best theme: A boy learns that lying hurts others. Options: A) Time travel B) Honesty is important C) Sports
B
Put these in plot order: A) Dog is found B) Dog gets lost C) Family searches
BCA
What word often comes at the start of a sequence? A) Finally B) First C) Last
B
Is a story about a kid learning to skateboard realistic fiction or fantasy?
Realistic fiction
What does the prefix "dis-" mean?
opposite of
What is the theme of a story about a girl who never gives up on her dreams?
never give up
Wht part of the plot does the solution happens?
the end
Read this sentence: “The boat had a hole and was sinking. Sun used a bucket to scoop out the water.” What was the problem, and what was the solution
What kind of text gives real facts and information?
What type of text explains how volcanoes work?
expository text
What does the suffix "-ly" mean?
Read this passage and name two key details:
"Lime raced home, slammed the door, and hid under her bed. Her heart was pounding." What do these details tell you about how Lime feels?
Her heart pounding, and her hiding under the bed. Lime is scared.
Describe how a recipe shows sequence in steps.
n/a
Explain the difference between problem, solution, and theme using examples
n/a
Compare a fable and an expository text. How are they different?
A fable is fiction, and an expository test is nonfiction.
Break down this word: fearlessly. What is the base word, prefix or suffixes, and what does the whole word mean?
Fear is the base word, less means without, and ly means in a way that is. The word means in a way that is without fear.