Boys
What is Theme?
The life lesson the author wants us to learn. The message of the story
True or False
We follow the characters actions to find the theme.
True
The theme develops in the __________,______________ and ____________ of a story
Beginning, middle, end
True or False
The theme is always stated
False
Emma had always dreamed of making the school’s soccer team, but she wasn’t as fast as the other players. After failing to make the team last year, she spent the summer practicing every day. She ran laps around her neighborhood and practiced her kicks at the park.
When tryouts came again, Emma was nervous, but she gave it her best effort. This time, her hard work paid off—she made the team!
What is the main theme of the passage?
The importance of never giving up
When Sarah walked into the cafeteria on her first day at a new school, she felt nervous. She didn’t know anyone and wasn’t sure where to sit.
She spotted a group of girls laughing at their table and gathered her courage. “Hi, can I sit here?” she asked.
One girl looked up and shrugged. “Sure,” she said.
As Sarah sat down, she joined in their conversation. Soon, she was laughing too. By the end of lunch, she had made new friends.
Sarah realized that sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone could lead to great things.
What is the theme of the passage?
Making new friends requires courage
Lena’s teacher handed back the math tests, and her heart pounded when she saw her score—95%! But as she checked her answers, she realized that the teacher had accidentally marked one of her wrong answers as correct.
Lena hesitated. If she said nothing, she would keep her high score. But she remembered what her parents always told her: "Doing the right thing is more important than any grade." Taking a deep breath, she walked up to her teacher and pointed out the mistake.
Her teacher smiled. “Thank you for being honest, Lena. I’m proud of you.”
Lena’s grade dropped slightly, but she felt something even better than pride—she felt trustworthy.
What is the main theme of the passage?
Honesty is the right choice, even when it's difficult
Jake saved up his allowance for months to buy a new skateboard. The day he had enough money, he walked past a toy store and saw a little boy staring at a soccer ball. The boy’s mother shook her head, and they walked away.
Jake thought about how badly he wanted his skateboard. But then, he thought about how happy the boy would be if he had the soccer ball. Taking a deep breath, Jake walked into the store, bought the ball, and ran after the boy.
“Here,” he said, handing him the ball. “Enjoy!”
The little boy’s face lit up. “Thank you!”
Jake smiled. He didn’t get his skateboard that day, but he felt happier than he ever had before.
What is the theme of the passage?
Generosity can bring happiness.
"The Brave Choice"
Mia had always been afraid of speaking in front of people. Whenever her teacher called on her, her heart pounded, and her voice barely came out. When the school announced a speech contest, Mia wanted to participate but was terrified of standing on stage.
Her best friend, Lucas, encouraged her. “You have great ideas, Mia. Just take it one step at a time.”
Mia practiced every day, first in front of the mirror, then in front of her family. Slowly, she gained confidence. When the contest day arrived, she stood on stage, took a deep breath, and delivered her speech.
Though she didn’t win first place, she felt proud of herself. Mia had faced her fear, and that was a victory in itself.
What is the main theme of the passage?
Hard work always leads to success.
Jason noticed that his new neighbor, Mr. Thompson, had trouble carrying his groceries inside. The old man’s hands shook as he struggled to unlock the door while balancing the heavy bags. Without hesitation, Jason ran over and said, “Let me help you with that.”
Mr. Thompson smiled. “Thank you, young man. That means a lot.”
From that day on, Jason always checked in on Mr. Thompson, offering to help whenever he could. In return, Mr. Thompson shared stories from his past, and soon, they became good friends.
What is the main theme of the passage?
The importance of helping others