POETRY
A poem describes a tree losing its leaves in the fall. What theme could it show?
Change happens in life.
•In 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what’s the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race / Don’t be overconfident / Patience wins
In 'Cinderella', what’s the theme?
Kindness is rewarded / Good wins over evil / Patience pays off
In 'Finding Nemo', what’s the theme?
Family never gives up / Be brave / Parents love their kids
What is the main idea of a passage?
The main idea is the biggest point or the most important thing an author wants you to understand about what you read.
A candle lights up a dark room in a poem. What’s the theme?
Answer: Small actions can make a big difference.
A boy lies so much no one believes him. What’s the theme?
Always tell the truth / Lying causes problems / Honesty matters
In 'The Three Little Pigs', what’s the theme?
Hard work keeps you safe / Don’t be lazy / Be prepared
In 'Frozen', what’s the theme?
Love is powerful / Family bonds matter / Believe in yourself
What do you pull from the passage to support the main idea?
SUPPORTING DETAILS.
A poem tells about two friends who stay close even when they live far apart. What theme is that?
Real friendship lasts.
A girl studies while others play and makes the best grade. What’s the theme?
Hard work brings success / Effort pays off / Work before play
In 'Little Red Riding Hood', what’s the theme?
Listen to warnings / Be careful who you trust / Be cautious
In 'The Lion King', what’s the theme?
Take responsibility / Face your past / Courage makes a leader
What is the the task when you first enter the class until P.E.?
iREADY
A bird escapes its cage in a poem. What’s the theme?
Freedom is important.
A greedy king loses everything. What’s the theme?
Greed causes trouble / Be grateful / Don’t be selfish
In 'Jack and the Beanstalk', what’s the theme?
Courage brings rewards / Take risks / Be brave
In 'Toy Story', what’s the theme?
Friendship is important / Teamwork / Everyone has value
Name an Assistant Principal.
Pogue
McGuire
The poem is about someone continuing to go on even through obstacles. What is the theme?
Never give up.
A group of kids build a treehouse together. What’s the theme?
Teamwork is powerful / Working together helps / Friends can achieve more together
In 'Beauty and the Beast', what’s the theme?
True beauty is on the inside / Don’t judge by looks / Love people for who they are
In 'Inside Out', what’s the theme?
All emotions are important / It’s okay to feel sad / Feelings help us grow
When Mia walked into the kitchen, the sink was full of dirty dishes, crumbs covered the counter, and an empty cookie jar was tipped over on its side. Her little brother sat on the couch with chocolate around his mouth, looking nervous.
Her brother ate the cookies.
Someone snuck cookies from the jar.
The kitchen was left messy because her brother took cookies.