Read the Passage
Sarah's room was a mess. She had books and papers all over her desk, and toys across the floor. There were clothes stuffed in her drawers and under her bed. Now her assignment was due, and it was missing. She looked everywhere in her backpack and room, but it was nowhere to be found.
being neat and organized will pay off
Be Prepared
What is Responsibility
Maggie was getting ready to leave. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
Where is Maggie going?
School
Name a possible theme of the book we are reading in class.
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Molly got a brand new puppy from the pound. She named him Max. Molly's parents said she could have the dog if she cared for it. So Molly fed Max and gave him water each day. She played with him and brushed him. The only thing she forgot to do was to close the back gate one day. That was the day Max got lost and it was the hardest day Molly had ever experienced.
Be sure you are responsible for a task before starting.
Don't Give Up
What is Perserverance
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What is Hudson's job?
Plumber
Theme is the...
Big idea or life lesson in a story
James was a person everyone seemed to love. He went out of his way to help anyone that needed help. One day James was playing and he broke his leg. He came back to school on crutches and carrying everything was difficult. The funny thing is that no matter where he went, everyone was willing to help James.
When you are kind, that kindness comes back to you.
Always tell the truth even when it is difficult
What is Honesty
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
Where does Nicole live?
A big city
Readers determine theme by
Context clues and inferences
Trevor stood at the edge of the mountain and looked down. He knew how dangerous a fall would be, but he made his mind up that he would have to carefully climb down a little to reach his sister, who had slipped a few moments before. No matter how much Trevor's heart raced, he knew his sister was in trouble and that she needed him.
A good friend will be there for you when you need them
What is friendship
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
What do you infer about Everett?
He is very young
Name 2 books with a theme of Acceptance
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As Alice walked down the sidewalk to school she noticed that Ryan dropped a $20 dollar bill without noticing it. As he continued walking to school, Alice bent down and picked up the $20. She imagined all the things she could spend it on and how much fun it would be to go shopping with her friends. Then she thought about Ryan and how he would feel missing that money. Sighing, she hurried to catch up with Ryan and give him his money back.
Money can't buy happiness
When you celebrate differences in your friends you can learn new things
What is Acceptance
Avery watched as her new next-door neighbors moved in. She observed a tall man carrying a bicycle and a kayak into the garage. She also saw a young woman carrying a surfboard through the front door.
What can you infer about Avery's new neighbors?
Name 3 books that have a theme of courage.
(Cannot be from the same series)
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