Theme vs. Central Idea
True or False:
Theme and Central Idea are the same thing.
What is False?
These stories have characters that are brave enough to overcome a situation that is fearful, dangerous, or difficult.
What is courage/bravery?
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on eating healthy foods. One day, her students saw her at the mall eating junk foods, which was exactly what she told them not to do. Sally was going to get a salad, until she saw her teaching eating junk food. Then, she decided to get the same thing her teacher had gotten. What is the theme of this story?
1. Actions speak louder than words
2. Never meet your hero
3. Vegetables are good for you
What is...1. Actions speak louder than words
Which theme best matches with the quote from the story Hatchet: " A hundred funny cartoons he had seen about skunks... but when the spray hit there was nothing funny about it - he was completely blind for almost two hours."
1. Taking time to build something makes it more meaningful.
2. Nature is harsher in real life.
3. Feeling sorry for yourself won't solve your problems.
4. Skunk spray is bad for your eyes.
2. Nature is harsher in real life.
What is my favorite color
What is Blue
This is the main point or what the story is mostly about
What is Central Idea?
These stories have characters that accept the differences and beliefs of others.
What is acceptance?
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. Anytime her friends were hanging out at the mall, she was always at home studying. When Julia graduated, she graduated with high honors and was offered a job not long after graduating. What is the theme?
1. Studying is important
2. It is important to go to college
3. Hard work pays off
What is...3. Hard work pays off
Which theme best matches with the quote from the story Bridge to Terabithia: " As for the terrors ahead - for he did not fool himself that they were all be hid him - well, you just have to stand up to your fear and not let it squeeze you white."
1. Jesse has to face his fear.
2. Success creates a desire for more success.
3. Learning to face the things that scare you is a part of life.
4. A good companion can show you new things about yourself.
3. Learning to face the things that scare you is a part of life.
What was Ms. Romano's favorite subject in school
Science
This is the lesson learned or moral of the story
What is Theme?
These stories have characters who are ready for any situation that comes their way.
What is prepardness?
Growing up, Sally never felt as good as her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and was prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden crying and feeling sorry for herself. One day, Mary needed help with a science project about plants. Because of all the time Sally had spent in the garden, she was able to help Mary with her project. For the first time, Sally felt like she was better at something than Mary. What is the theme?
1. Sports aren't everything
2. Always be yourself
3. You can learn a lot from nature
What is...2. Always be yourself
Which theme best matches with the quote from the story Percy Jackson: "In a strange way, I was glad that Poseidon was so distant. If he'd tried to apologize... it would've have felt fake.
1. Love is believing in people's strengths
2. There are some things you must face alone.
3. Don't pretend to feel something you don't.
4. Percy is angry at Poseidon for being a neglectful father.
3. Don't pretend to feel something you don't.
How many kids does Ms. Romano have?
What is 0
What is the difference between a theme topic and a theme statement?
What is a theme topic is one word and a statement is a sentence.
These stories have characters who work together to achieve a goal or solve a problem
What is teamwork/collaboration?
A monkey put his hand into the cookie jar and tried to pull out a handful of cookies. He grasped as many as he could, but when he went to pull his hand out, it got stuck. The monkey didn't want to let go of the cookies, but he wasn't able to get his hand out. The monkey began crying, because he didn't know what to do. What is the theme?
1. No legacy is so rich as honesty.
2. If you are greedy, you may end up with nothing.
3. Greed creates greatness.
What is...2. If you are greedy, you may end up with nothing.
Which theme best matches with the quote from the story Wonder: "We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other before we got to see what we looked like under the masks."
1. Augie wished that he didn't have to look different from others.
2. Judge people based on who they are, not how they appear.
3. Our actions can influence people for a long time.
4. It can be comforting to hide from others.
2. Judge people based on who they are, not how they appear.
How long has Ms. Romano been teaching
What is...7 years.
Look at the list of questions. What will these questions help you determine?
What important part of life is the story about?
How did the characters grow or change?
What message is the author trying to send?
What is Theme?
These stories have characters who keep trying and never give up, no matter how many times they have to try.
What is perseverance?
One day, a cat was sitting in the grass. A dog walked by and happened to see the cat. The dog walked over, thinking the cat wanted to play. The cat got mad, because the dog interrupted its nap, so the cat bit the dog's tail! What is the theme?
1. Don't get too close to a sleeping cat
2. Mind your business.
3. Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
What is...3. Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
Which theme best matches with the quote from the story Flowers for Algernon: "There are a lot of people who will give money or materials, but very few who will give time and affection."
1. You should give money to those in need.
2. Learning should help you examine your beliefs.
3. Progress is based on the work of others.
4. The most meaningful gift is showing that you care.
4. The most meaningful gift is showing that you care.
What type of dog does Ms.Romano have
Malti-poo