Summary
Theme
Theme Concepts
Summary Concepts
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What does it mean to "summarize" something?
To tell, in your own words, the most important parts of a text.
100
What is a theme?
The message or lesson of a story.
100
What's the difference between a theme and a summary?
A theme is the author's message, but a summary is the important events.
100
What is the [Someone] in a summary?
The main character.
200
Summarize The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13D16UmIzqW0Kb6gsm0QGh1iwUXR8x345NMg1JccIRpo/edit?usp=sharing
The shepherd boy wanted to have fun, but he was bored by himself. So he lied and said there was a wolf attacking his sheep twice. Then, when there really was a wolf, no one believed him. text is mostly about.
200
What is the theme of the Ants and the Grasshopper?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2qS6VsqBcXDO9QUtWLs5Im-504V34fuvxJvO0w-Rbo/edit?usp=sharing
Work now, play later.
200
What does "wants" refer to in a summary?
The character's goal.
300
Summarize the Fox and the Grapes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMYO6o-vTiOdbfLa_iybVAqqddpLiGH5KfRkZ-S8V10/edit?usp=sharing
The fox wanted plump, juicy grapes, but the fox couldn’t reach them because they were too high. So he jumped and jumped. Then he gave up, and said they were probably sour anyway.
300
What is the theme of the Fox and the Grapes?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WMYO6o-vTiOdbfLa_iybVAqqddpLiGH5KfRkZ-S8V10/edit?usp=sharing
It is easy to hate what you can’t have.
300
What things do theme and summary have in common?
They both use your own words, and you can find both by reading a text.
300
What does "but" refer to"
The conflict in the story.
400
Summarize The Ant and the Dove.
The ant wanted to be safe, but he was drowning in the water. So the dove threw him a piece of something to float on. Then, the ant helped the dove when she was in trouble.
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The dove wanted to help the ant, but he was drowning, so she threw him a piece of something to float on. Then the ant helped her when she was in trouble.
400
What is the theme of "The Fox and the Crow"?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ApT-V0W5USC7l0k84twvFxbSCEIc5T-uECFSZ5HJaz4/edit?usp=sharing
Ignore flattery, or you may end up losing what you already have.
400
What does "so..." refer to?
How the conflict is resolved.
500
Summarize this story:
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What is the theme of this story?
Use your time wisely, and you will succeed.
If you start something good, others will notice and help.
Work hard, and you can achieve great things.
500
What is theme evidence?
When you can point to the place in the story where you found the theme.
500
What does "in the end" mean?
The conclusion, or the rest of the story.