Name that theme
These stories have characters who keep trying and never give up even when things do not work out at first.
1. Perseverance
2. Cooperation
3.Resourcefulness
Perseverance
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the message, or lesson of the story.
What is the theme of, The Three Little Pigs?
Preparedness
These stories have characters that learn that it is best to always tell the truth.
1. Honesty
2. Courage
3. Friendship
Honesty
True or False: Two stories can share the same theme.
True.
These stories have characters that are friendly, generous, and considerate of others' feelings.
1. Honesty
2. Kindness
3. Friendship
Kindness
Does the story tell you the theme?
No, the theme is not stated outright in the story. You have to make an inference.
What is the theme of, The Crow and the Pitcher?
Perseverance
These stories have characters that find clever ways to solve their problems.
1. Perserverance
2. Resourcefulness
3. Acceptance
Resourcefulness
True or False: A story cannot have more than one theme.
False.
These stories have characters that avoid trouble by being ready for any situation.
1. Acceptance
2. Resourcefulness
3. Preparedness
Preparedness
Is the theme the same as the plot?
No, the theme is different than the plot.
What is the theme of Charlotte's Web?
Friendship
These stories have characters that trust one another and remain loyal throughout the story.
1. Courage
2. Friendship
3. Cooperation
Friendship
Which of the following would not be considered a theme?
1.sharing things with friends builds strong relationships
2. a soldier coming home from World War I
3. survival depends on the strength of your character
a soldier coming home from World War I
These stories have characters that accept and respect the differences and beliefs of others.
1. Courage
2. Acceptance
3. Perseverance
Acceptance
A theme is often explained in how many words?
One.
Which of the following could be a theme of Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
1. respect the belongings of others
2. the reason why you shouldn't eat cold porridge
3. the baby bear
respect the belongings of others
These stories have characters that work together to complete a task or reach a goal.
1. Cooperation
2. Courage
3. Kindness
Cooperation
One way I could figure out the theme is to...
1. Think about what the character learned.
2. Just read the beginning of the story.
3. Just read the end of the story.
Think about what the character learned.
These stories have characters that care for and help those who are suffering.
1. Honesty
2. Cooperation
3. Compassion
Compassion
Is the theme about only one part of the story or the whole story?
Whole story.
THEME? Jose hit Ty and denied it. He then turned himself in and received a lesser punishment.
1. Courage
2. Honesty
3. Cooperation
Being honest is important
These stories have characters that are friendly, generous, and considerate of others' feelings.
1. Kindness
2. Honesty
3. Acceptance
Kindness
Theme is an opinion?
True or False
True