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Examples of theme
How to use theme
General theme knowledge
Inferencing theme
100
This theme is used in the story "The Ugly Duckling"
It's okay to be different
100
This is a synonym for theme:
Message, lesson, moral or big idea
100
Is theme usually obvious in a chapter book?
No, you have to look for it.
100
What is a theme of Little Red Riding Hood?


You must include evidence.

Stranger danger, appearances can be deceiving, etc
200
This theme is from the story "Stone Soup"
Combined resources are better than a single one.
200
Is theme the same as main idea? Why or why not?


(This is a two-part question, you must answer both to get credit)

No.  Main idea is what the story/topic is mostly about (a gist).  Theme is something that the author is trying to teach the reader or a message that they want the reader to understand.
200
Can the theme change throughout a story?
Yes, it is important not to jump to conclusions about the theme (also a theme).
200
What is a theme of three little pigs?


You must show evidence

Stranger danger, take your time to do something right, etc
300
This theme is from the story "The Shortcut"
Taking a shortcut can be an adventure
300
True or false: a story can have more than one theme in it.
True, most fables only have one theme but chapter books often have more than one.
300
BONUS QUESTION (this is worth twice as many points):  what is the one word that makes opinion writing different from a research report?
Should
300
What is a theme of Goldilocks and the three bears?


You must show evidence!

Stranger danger, your actions might hurt others, etc
400
This theme is from the story "Little Red Hen"
You have to help with the work to enjoy the rewards
400
True or false: theme is present in ALL books.
False - Nonfiction books do not have theme in them.
400
True or false:  theme exists in music


You must show evidence with your answer

True, most movies and tv shows have "theme songs" that people recognize as a symbol for that movie or tv show.
400
What is a theme in MOST (not all) Disney movies with princesses?


You must show evidence

Hero saves the princess
500
Name a theme from "Because of Wynn Dixie"
Friendship can come in forms you don't expect, you can't always judge people by things they have done, first impressions aren't always right, be thankful for what you have, life has ups and downs.
500
Why is finding the theme of a story like eating a cupcake?
The theme in a story isn't always included in every part of the story, just like the cream in the middle of the cupcake isn't a part of every bite.
500
According to a 4th grade definition of theme, the meaning of theme is...
subject or topic
500

What is a theme of the movie Frozen?

You must include evidence.

Overcoming all odds, good versus evil, love conquers all, etc