Find the Theme

TRUE or FALSE

100

TRUE or FALSE: The definition of "theme" is the message or lesson about life the author wants to reader to know. 

What is TRUE? 

200

The theme of the story is the same as the main idea of the text.

What is FALSE? 

300

TRUE or FALSE: Better understanding the characters and how they respond to challenges will help the reader find the theme. 

What is TRUE? 

400

TRUE or FALSE: The theme is ALWAYS stated outright by the author. 

What is FALSE?

500

TRUE or FALSE: Oftentimes the theme is implied and the reader must use details from the text to make an inference or reasonable guess.

What is TRUE?

Themes in Pixar Movies 1

100

The theme in the movie "Toy Story".

What is "Friendship is Important"? 

200

The theme of the movie "Up". 

What is "There is Always Another Adventure Waiting"? 

300

The theme of the movie "Inside Out". 

What is "Embrace All of Your Feelings"? 

400

The theme in the movie "Finding Nemo". 

What is "Keep Swimming No Matter What" or "Perseverance"? 

500

The theme in the movie "Ratatouille".

What is "Where You Come From Does Not Determine Your Success"?

Theme Topics 1

100

These stories have characters that learn it is best to always tell the truth. 

What is HONESTY? 

200

These stories have characters that trust one another and remain loyal throughout the story. 

What is FRIENDSHIP? 

300

These stories have characters who want to help others and make those who are suffering feel better. 

What is COMPASSION? 

400

These stories have characters who have the strength to overcome a fear or take on a challenge. 

What is COURAGE? 

500

These stories have characters that accept and respect the differences and beliefs of others. 

What is ACCEPTANCE? 

Theme in Pixar Movies 2

100

The theme in the movie "Brave".

What is "Have the Courage to be Yourself"?

200

The theme in the movie "Monsters Inc.". 

What is "Look Past Others Differences"? 

300

Theme in the movie "Coco". 

What is "Family is More Important Than You Think"?

400

Theme in the movie "Wall-E". 

What is "We Can Harm or Heal the World"? 

500

The theme of the movie "Cars".

What is "Make the Best of Life's Challenges"? 

Theme Topics 2

100

These stories have characters who work long and hard on something without getting frustrated with themselves or others.

What is PATIENCE? 

200

These stories have characters who mostly value personal possessions and an overwhelming desire to have more of something than they really need. 

What is GREED? 

300

These stories have friendly characters who are generous and considerate of others.

What is KINDNESS? 

400

These stories have characters who never give up even when facing difficult times. 

What is PERSEVERANCE? 

500

These books have characters who work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal.

What is COOPERATION?