Described
Dylan always recognized the cashier at the coffee shop. He always wore a baseball cap with a bright yellow smiling face on it, a hoop earring in his left ear, and a scruffy beard that covered his face. His voice was raspy, but he was the kindest cashier Dylan knew. Which story element is being described in this passage?
A setting B problem C character?
What is C character?
Mark loves to play video games with his friend, Todd. Todd is always late for things even when he says he will be there on time. One day, Todd said "I'll be there at 4 o'clock!" and Mark just mumbles "We'll see."
What is the theme?
A) Never be late for things
B) Actions speak louder than words
C) Pick better friends
B) Actions speak louder than words
Alex was jealous of Paul because he could afford the expensive guitar and drum set that he had wanted for two years. Paul was sad that he didn't have any friends to play music with and spent most nights by himself. Even though Alex didn't have a lot of money, he still enjoyed the time he had with his friends. Eventually, Paul and Alex became friends and Paul started to enjoy his life.
What is the theme?
Money can't buy happiness.
Tonight was finally Halloween! Jack had been working on his costume for weeks. Moments before he was supposed to walk out the door, he put on his costume and realized there was a huge cut all the way down the back of it. Jack was so upset! What is Which story element is being described in this passage? A setting B problem C theme?
What is B problem?
Kevin opened his birthday gift and yelled, "I wanted the new iPhone not this iPhone 8!" He then opened the next gift and cried, "This isn't the game I wanted!" The next day when he came home, all his presents were gone. His dad had taken his gifts back to the store.
What is the theme?
A) Be grateful for what you have
B) Don't ask for expensive gifts
C) Always complain about things you don't like
A) Be grateful for what you have
Kevin was walking home from school when he saw a little girl getting picked on by a classmate. He felt sorry for her, but he did not stop to help her. A few weeks later, the same classmate began picking on Kevin. He was upset that no one stuck up for him.
Treat people how you want to be treated.
As snow fell hard against the ground, the hills became covered in white powder. The roads formed a clear sheet of ice, and icicles hung from every rooftop. After hours of snow, tree limbs hung low under the weight of the heavy, wet snow.. Which story element is being described in this passage?
A solution B theme C setting
What is C setting?
Katy was going away on vacation with her friends. She waited until the last minute to buy a plane ticket for the next day and there were none left. Katy had to skip the vacation with her friends.
What is the theme?
A) Always drive when you go on vacation
B) Have your friends buy your plane tickets
C) Be prepared and plan ahead
C) Be prepared and plan ahead
Cassie wanted to go to the mall with her friends on Saturday. Her mother told her that Saturday was her brother's birthday party and she wasn't going to miss it. Cassie was mad, but knew she wasn't getting out of it. When it was time for the party, Cassie's brother was so excited and exclaimed, "Cassie, I'm so glad you're here!" Cassie realized that she made the right decision.
What is the theme?
Family is important
Noah got up, found his glasses, and dusted them off. He picked up the bat and was ready for the next pitch. It didn’t matter how many times he missed the ball, got hit in the face, or lost his glasses, he was not going to give up until he hit the baseball. Which story element is being described in this passage?
A) setting B) character C) theme
What is C theme?
Adam's math test was next week and he was still confused on how to do the problems. He decided to practice each night for 20 minutes over the next two weeks. When test day arrived, he was confident and earned an A on the test.
What is the theme?
A) Hard work pays off
B) Math is hard
C) Always study
A) Hard work pays off
Kayla was the apple of her parents' eyes. She always got everything she wanted and never had to do any chores. Once Kayla graduated from college, Kayla had to get a job. She was not making enough money to buy the expensive clothes she was used to and had to share an apartment with another girl. Her roommate was always upset that she never cleaned up after herself. Her roomate eventually kicked her out and Kayla had to move back in with her parents.
What is the theme?
Learn to do things for yourself.
t was the night before Hailey’s birthday, and her mom had been up all night baking a cake. She had finally frosted it and just needed sprinkles as the final touch. When she opened her cabinet, the only bottle of sprinkles she had came crashing down, spilling everywhere. Which story element is being described in this passage?
A problem B solution C theme
What is A, problem.
Barry liked playing board games, but he hated losing. He hated losing so much that he would do whatever it took to win, even bending or breaking the rules. He won most of the games that he played, but his friends caught on to his tricks and stopped playing with him.
What is the theme?
A) Winning isn't everything
B) Cheaters never win
C) Friends should support your decisions
A) Winning isn't everything
Todd was very popular. He would always buy his friends expensive birthday gifts and take his friends on vacation. One day, Todd lost his job and couldn't afford to spend his money like he was used to. As time went on, he stopped hearing from his friends.
What is the theme?
Choose your friends wisely/True friends stick with you in the hard times.