Vocabulary
What is the definition of theme?
The message of a story.
Katie told her new friend Jess her secret. The next day, everyone in the class knew about Katie's secret! They all said Jess had told them!
What is the theme of this text?
a. You can't trust everyone.
b. Good beats evil
c. Love everyone
d. Don't be greedy
You can't trust everyone.
A friend is someone we turn to
wen our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure
for friendship is a gift.
What is the theme of this text?
a. Be yourself
b. Be kind to others
c. Friendship
d. Hope
c. Friendship
What order is it if something is from beginning to end?
Chronological Order
Archie had been bullying kids at recess until they gave him all their Pokémon cards. When the teachers found out, Archie had detention for a week!
What is the theme of this text?
a. Keep your room clean
b. Be yourself
c. There are consequences for your actions
d. Working together as a team
C. There are consequences for your actions
Close your eyes, take a chance.
Stand up in the crowd, do a dance.
Try it even though you're scared!
You can do it because you dared!
What is the theme of this poem?
a. Bravery
b. Be honest
c. Power of friendship
d. Good beats evil
a. Bravery
What happens in the story is called...?
Event
When Presley's friends were talking bad about the new kid, Presley told them to cut it out.
What is the theme from the text above?
a. Remember to take care of yourself
b. Stand up for others
c. Always be prepared
d. Everyone is different
b. Stand up for others
Each day I stop and look at the reflection I see.
I like my eyes, my hair, my smile-- me.
What is the theme of this poem?
a. Be kind to others
b. Determination
c. Freedom
d. Self-love
d. Self-love
The when and/or where a story takes place is called...?
Setting
The wizard was just about to cast an evil curse over the land when Princess Alexia showed up. She brought the entire royal army. They locked the wizard up somewhere he could never hurt anyone ever again.
What is the theme of this text?
a. You can't trust everyone
b. Family is important
c. Good will beat evil
d. Be unique
c. Good will beat evil
Sally has blonde hair, Sammy has brown.
Haley plays sports, Hunter reads books.
He's from the city, she's from the town.
We're all different, from our heart to our looks.
What is the theme of this poem?
a. Freedom
b. Don't take advantage of others
c. Friendship
d. We are all unique
d. We are all unique
The message of a story is called the...?
Theme
When the man found a genie in a bottle he made a wish that he would be rich. His second wish was that he would be a famous king. The final wish was that everyone would bring him presents. After all of his wishes, the man was still unhappy and alone.
What is the theme of this text?
a. Always give back
b. You can do hard things
c. Don't steal
d. Money can't buy happiness
d. Money can't buy happiness
Family, love, laugher
are what we should seek.
These are the precious things
right outside your door.
What is the theme of this poem?
a. Life is beautiful
b. Be kind to others
c. Don't give up
d. Don't be greedy
a. Life is beautiful