Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The main message or lesson of the story.
What words tell you it is in first person.
I, me, my, we
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
Without or lacking something.
What is a picture in a book called?
Illustration
What is the suffix in the word "careless"?
-less
How can you find the theme of a story?
By thinking about what the characters learn or what the story teaches.
What words are used in second person
You, your, yours
What does the word "hopeless" mean?
Without hope.
What does a caption do in a book?
It explains what the picture is about.
If a story is told by "I," what point of view is it?
Sara found a stray puppy outside her house. She took care of it every day, feeding it and giving it water. Even though it was hard work, Sara never gave up. Soon, the puppy became healthy and happy.
Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Helping others and never giving up.
What words tell you third person?
He, She, They, His, Hers
What is the opposite of "careful" using the suffix "-less"?
Careless.
Name two text features that help you find information quickly.
Teacher Deicides
Liam shared his snack with a new student at lunch. The new student smiled and said thank you. Liam felt happy because sharing made a new friend.
Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Sharing can help you make friends.
Why is the theme important to a story?
It helps you to understand the lesson of the story
I woke up early and saw the sunrise. It was so bright and colorful! I felt happy to start a new day.
Question: What point of view is this passage told from?
First person
Use the word "fearless" in a sentence.
Teacher decides
How do headings and subheadings help a reader?
They organize information and tell what each part is about.
What text feature tells you what a picture is about?
Caption
Tom wanted to win the race, but he fell and got hurt. Instead of quitting, he got up and kept running. Even though he didn’t finish first, Tom was proud he didn’t give up.
Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Perseverance and trying your best.
Maria looked out the window and saw the birds flying. She smiled because the weather was perfect for a picnic.
Question: What point of view is this passage told from?
Third person
How does adding "-less" change the meaning of the word "help"?
It changes it to mean "without help."
Why do authors use charts or diagrams in their books?
To help explain information in an easy way.
Emma studied hard for her spelling test every day. Even when it was difficult, she kept practicing. On test day, Emma did her best and felt proud.
Question: What is the theme of this passage?
Hard work and practice lead to success.