What is the theme?
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. “Thank you,” he said.
"Honesty is important"
"Honesty builds trust"
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each isle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
Don't judge a book by its cover
Define Theme
The meaning or message of a story
From lesson PPT: Life lesson, meaning, moral (principal of right and wrong behavior), or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work.
In other words. The Theme is what the story teaches readers.
There are many different flavors of ice cream.
"The world of ice cream can be a delightful adventure, offering a multitude of flavors to satisfy every palate."
OR
"Ice cream comes in many flavors."
Read the passage below.
No two snowflakes are exactly alike. Snowflakes form in clouds, and their different journeys to the ground affect their shape and size, giving each snowflake its own unique identity. Very cold clouds contain water droplets and ice crystals. As water droplets attach themselves to ice crystals, they freeze, creating an even larger ice crystal. When this happens, water molecules line up and form a six-sided shape called a “hexagon.” This is why all snowflakes are six-sided. The temperature of the cloud determines the shape of the ice crystal. The amount of moisture in the cloud determines the size of the ice crystal. Likewise, the more water there is in a cloud, the bigger the ice crystal will be. When several ice crystals join together, they form a snowflake. As snowflakes tumble through the air, whirling and spinning, they each take a different path to the ground. As each snowflake falls, it drifts through clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, which uniquely shapes each snowflake.
The main idea is: Snowflakes form in clouds, and their different journeys to the ground affect their shape and size, giving each snowflake its own unique identity.
Give 2 supporting details.
1. The temperature of the cloud determines the shape of the ice crystal.
2.The amount of moisture in the cloud determines the size of the ice crystal.
3.Clouds with different temperature and moisture levels shape each snowflake in a unique way.
The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. “Splash!”
"Be courageous even when you are scared"
The phone rang. She dropped the phone, and tears began to drop onto her cheek. Her lip quivered as she pictured the scene that was described to her. “No!” she wailed......
"The pain of losing a loved one is painful"
"Grief is a journey that takes time and strength to navigate."
"Life is short"
"Appreciate the time you share with the people you love"
Name one universal theme.
Money can't buy happiness
Love and friendship
Good vs. evil
Courage and heroism
The journey of self-discovery
The importance of family
Overcoming adversity
The power of hope
"At Maplewood Elementary, Emma felt nervous on her first day. But when she met Mia, who shared her love for drawing, they quickly became inseparable friends, proving that school is not just about learning, but also about finding lifelong companions."
"School is not just about learning, but also about finding lifelong friends."
Water plays an important part in our lives and in our environment. It covers nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface. It is fun to play in, but it is also needed for life. In fact, we can not survive without water to drink. People also need water to wash, cook, and grow food. Every living thing needs water. Without it, plants and trees would not grow, aquatic life would have no where to live, and animals who find their food in the water would have nothing to eat. Up in Earth’s atmosphere, water vapor cools and collects into clouds. When enough clusters of cloud particles stick together, they tumble back down to Earth as rain, snow, hail, or sleet. Without water, the water cycle would not work, and we would not have precipitation on Earth. Did you know that most of the world’s population does not have access to clean water? We are very lucky to live in a country where clean water is available for us to drink. It is up to us to be responsible users of the water we have on Earth.
The main idea is: Water plays an important part in our lives and in our environment.
Give 2 supporting details.
1. We can not survive without water to drink.
2.Plants and trees would not grow
3. We would not have precipitation on Earth.
“You can do it!” shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her on, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, “Again, daddy.” This time, she went farther falling into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear
Never give up
Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out.
"Sacrifice is giving up something valuable for the sake of something or someone else."
Fill in the blanks.
A theme is not a ___________, it is a ____________.
A theme is not a word, it is a sentence.
"On Christmas Eve, little Timmy noticed his neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, alone and without decorations. He gathered his family, and together they surprised her with a beautifully decorated tree and a warm meal, showing that the true spirit of Christmas is in giving and sharing joy with others."
"The true spirit of Christmas is in giving and sharing joy with others."
Did you know that all reindeer do not just live at the North Pole? It’s true! Reindeer are interesting creatures. They can be found in Northern Asia, Europe, Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. In North America, reindeer are called “caribou.” They are nomadic species, which means they are constantly moving from place to place in large herds containing thousands of reindeer. They survive the cold temperatures of their habitats because their coat has two layers. A soft wool under-layer lies against its skin. Long, hollow “guard hairs” form the top layer. These special layers help to keep them warm and dry. Just like Rudolph, a reindeer’s nose plays an important part in its survival. Since reindeer live in areas where food often hides under the snow, they rely on a keen sense of smell to find their dinner. Reindeer also have special hooves to scoop and dig through the snow to plants and food underneath. Male and female reindeer grow antlers. Each year the antlers fall off, and the next year, the reindeer grows even bigger antlers that they use to defend against predators.
The main idea is: Reindeer are interesting creatures. Give 2 supporting details.
1. They are constantly moving from place to place in large herds that may contain thousands of reindeer
2.They survive the cold temperatures of their habitats, because their coat has two layers.
3. They rely on a super sense of smell to find their dinner.
My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down
Loyalty
The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, “These crayons are ours. Find your own"
"Greed is the relentless pursuit of more, often at the expense of others."
"Sharing is caring"
True or False: Life lesson, commonality, or message about life or nature that is communicated by anyone.
FALSE
Life lesson, meaning, moral (principal of right and wrong behavior), or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work.
There are many different kinds. There are fruit loops, captain crunch, lucky charms and frosted flakes.
"The variety of cereals offers something for everyone, from sweet to crunchy delights."
There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities. When cavities form they give bacteria a place to hide while forming a clear coating on your teeth called, plaque. A buildup of plaque can burn holes in your teeth, so it is important to prevent the plaque from forming. Using fluoride toothpaste is a good way to prevent cavities. Fluoride is a chemical that hardens your tooth enamel and makes it harder for acids to burn through your teeth. Some water bottling companies add fluoride to their water, so drinking water with fluoride in it will also help. Another way you could prevent cavities is to avoid sugary foods, and chew sugar-free gum. Bacteria loves sugar, and when you eat lots of sugar they eat, too! There are many ways to prevent cavities, but the best way is to brush for two minutes, at least two times a day, using fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush. By doing this, you are making sure that you still have your teeth when you are older. It will also give you something to smile about!
The main idea is: There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities.
Give 3 supporting details.
1.Using fluoride toothpaste.
2.Avoid sugary foods, and chew sugar-free gum
3. Brush for two minutes, at least two times a day,
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with those clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway
It is better to give than to recieve
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
"There is no I in team"
"It is important to work well with others"
Theme is the search for ___________________
Theme is the search for MEANING
Most people have either an iPhone or an android phone. Mrs. Elliot is the only 5th grade teacher with an android phone. Everyone else has an iPhone.
"Embrace your uniqueness."
"Celebrate individuality."
"Be proud of who you are."
"Stand tall in your own shoes."
"Mrs. Elliot's choice of an Android phone highlights her individuality in a sea of iPhones."
Chickens can be useful as pets, as they provide eggs that can be eaten. However, chickens must be taken care of carefully. If you have a chicken, you must make sure that they have plenty of food and water. Also, their chicken coop must be cleaned regularly, and their eggs collected! Eating potato skins or chocolate can be fatal for chickens, so make sure your chickens avoid these two foods!
The main idea is:Chickens must be taken care of it you keep one as a pet. Give 3 supporting details.
1. Make sure chickens don’t eat chocolate or raw potato skins.
2.Chickens need plenty of food and water.
3. Chicken eggs can be a food source.