Theme
A character lies and loses their friends. What is the theme?
Honesty is important
Text explains how volcanoes erupt
Inform
“First, next, finally”
Sequence
“The wind whispered”
Personification
Turning point of story
Climax
A character keeps trying after failing many times.
Persistence leads to success
Text tries to convince you to recycle
Persuade
“Because it rained, the game was canceled”
Cause/Effect
“The ice burned my skin”
Very cold (touch imagery)
Beginning where characters are introduced
Exposition
A student chooses to help a friend instead of winning a prize.
Helping others is more important than personal gain
Text tells a funny story about school
Entertain
Problem: pollution → Solution: recycling
Problem/Solution
“The classroom was a zoo”
Loud/chaotic
Story with realistic events
Non-Fiction
Which is a THEME?
A. A boy plays basketball
B. A team loses a game
C. Hard work can lead to success
D. A girl studies
C
Text explains dangers of fast food AND suggests eating healthy
Inform and Persuade
“Unlike cats, dogs need more attention”
Compare/Contrast
Which appeals to smell?
A. Bright sun
B. Loud bell
C. Fresh cookies baking
D. Cold air
C
Story with magic and dragons
Fantasy
Story shows:
Failure leads to growth + persistence matters
Why would an author include facts AND a call to action?
To inform and persuade the reader to act
Why do authors choose specific structures?
To organize ideas and make meaning clear
Why do authors use figurative language?
To create deeper meaning and vivid imagery
Character faces biggest problem and must decide what to do
Climax (decision point)