Common Themes
Theme vs. Summary
Identifying Themes
Examples of Themes
100

Name a common theme found in many fairy tales.

Good vs. evil.

100

 Which one provides the main message: theme or summary?

  • Theme.

100

 Which one provides a retelling of the story?: theme or summary?

Summary.

100

What is a theme?

A central idea, message, or moral in a story.

200

 What theme is often present in stories about friendship?

  •  The importance of friendship.

200

 True or False: A summary can include the theme of a story.

True.

200

Themes are about the BIG world or the SMALL story?

BIG world

200

 Provide a theme that involves family relationships.

  • The importance of family.

300

 Identify a theme from the story "The Tortoise and the Hare.

  • Slow and steady wins the race.

300

Why is it important to distinguish between theme and summary?

  • It helps in better understanding the book/movie/song.

300
What is the theme in Goldilocks and the Three Bears?

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Respect other peoples belongings.


300

What is the theme from Love That Dog?

People change and grow.

It is good to try new things.

400

How can understanding a theme help us connect with a story's message?

  •  It allows readers to relate to the characters and their experiences.

400

Identify a theme from the story "Jack and the Beanstalk".

  • Good vs. Evil

  • Overcoming challenges.

  • Make the best out of a bad situation.

  • When opportunity knocks, take advantage of it.

400

How can studying the main character help to identify the theme of a story?

Ask:

How did the main character change from the beginning to the end of the story.

400

How did Brian's feeling about poetry change over the course of the book?

At first he didn't like poetry, but he learned to love it.

500

 What question can you ask to find the theme of a story?

  •  What message is the author trying to convey?

  • How did the main character change over the course of the story?
500

 What is a theme found in the book "Charlotte's Web"?

Friendship is precious and sometimes we make sacrifices for friendship.

500

Name a popular song that you can sing by heart.

What is the theme?

500

Name a popular song or movie.

What is the theme?