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?
Charlie wanted to impress a girl so he decided to write her a song. Charlie was having trouble coming up with lyrics on his own so he asked his friend, Mark, to help. They were able to write a song together in no time at all.
What is the theme?
A) Friends are helpful
B) Two heads are better than one
C) Never impress a girl with a song
B) Two heads are better than one
Sarah didn't want to play with the new girl, Lucy. She heard she was mean. One day, their teacher paired them up together and Sarah found out Lucy was actually really nice. They even became friends.
What is the theme?
Don't judge someone before you get to know them.
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?
Jake was trembling and sweating as he stared at the test on his desk. He couldn't remember any of the answers. He peeked at the girl's paper next to him and copied her answers. When the teacher passed back the tests, he saw that he received an F.
What is the theme?
A) If you don't study, you will fail
B) Cheating doesn't always pay off in the end
C) If you cheat , you will always fail
B) Cheating doesn't always pay off in the end
Kevin's book report wasn't due for another three weeks. He was going to get started but then decided to play video games. Another week went by and he decided to play with his friends instead of doing his report. The next week, he realized he needed to get the book for his report, but someone already checked out the book from the library. Keven didn't get his report done.
What is the theme?
Don't put things off until the last minute.
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?
Kara chose a difficult piece to play for her piano recital. Her teacher told her to pick an easier one, but she knew she could do it. Kara practiced everyday after school. On the night of the recital, Kara played her piece perfectly.
What is the theme?
A) Persistence pays off
B) Don't pressure yourself
C) Always practice the piano
A) Persistence pays off
Becky's mom was telling her the importance of eating nutritious foods. She told Becky that she couldn't eat any junk food and needed to bring a healthy lunch to school. One day, Becky came home and saw that her mom was eating a cupcake and drinking a large soda. When Becky went out with her friends, she decided it was okay to eat junk food too.
What is the theme?
Don't be a hypocrite /Actions speak louder than words
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?
Mary always played with her toys in the front yard. Kids would pass her by and ask to play, but she kept all her toys to herself. Soon even her best friends stopped coming by because she wouldn't even share with them.
What is the theme?
A) Sharing is nice
B) Always share with your friends
C) Being selfish can lead to unhappiness
C) Being selfish can lead to unhappiness
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week they both got 10 dollars for their allowance. Benny decided to save his money in a piggy bank. Danny spent his 10 dollars each week on candy. When summer came around, the boys decided they wanted to buy bikes so they could ride around the neighborhood with their friends. Benny had enough money, but Danny didn't.
What is the theme?
You can buy more if you save your money.
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.
Melissa was tired of her sister stealing her yogurts from the fridge. To teach her a lesson, she put hot sauce in one of the yogurts. When her sister went to eat the yogurt, Melissa watched and she saw her spit the yogurt out. Her sister never stole her yogurts again.
What is the theme?
A) Stealing yogurt is wrong
B) Sisters should be nice to each other
C) There are consequences to your actions
C) There are consequences to your actions
Ethan was invited to a pool party, but he didn't know how to swim. His friends wanted to have a race in the pool. Ethan told them that he was a great swimmer. When the race started, Ethan tried to swim, but went under water. One of his friends saved him from drowning.
What is the theme?
Tell the truth even if it's difficult