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What is another name for the lesson of a story?
Theme
At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle, Jake falls and breaks his leg. Then, Andy goes to find him help. Finally, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods.
What happened last in the story?
Jake is carried out of the woods by an emergency team.
What is a theme?
The central message or lesson a book is about.
I woke up to go to school and my dog, Stanley, was sick. This made me scared, so I took him to the vet. His doctor said he needed medicine to feel better. I took Stanley home, gave him is medicine, and he felt better!
What is the problem of this story?
Stanley was sick.
What is an inference?
Using clues from the text with our own knowledge to understand what is happening
Events in a story that happened in order
Mom took Audrey to the shoe store at the mall. First, the shoe salesman measured her foot. Next, he went to the back to get shoes for Audrey to try on. Finally, she tried on 3 pairs of shoes and bought one pair.
What happened just before Audrey tried on the shoes?
What is one possible theme a book can be?
Be kind to others, honesty is the best policy..
I woke up to go to school and my dog, Stanley, was sick. This made me scared, so I took him to the vet. His doctor said he needed medicine to feel better. I took Stanley home, gave him is medicine, and he felt better!
What is the "so" of the story?
I took him to the vet to help him feel better.
What are characteristics of a good summary?
Short, not very detailed
What is a summary of a story?
An overview what the story is about
What did Liam do after he brushed his teeth?
He made his bed.
Miss Malovan decided to go camping over the weekend. At first, she had trouble finding an open campsite because she did not make a reservation. Then, she realized she forgot the matches so she could not use the portable stove for dinner. Lastly, she realized she also forgot her sleeping bag.
What is the theme of this story?
Plan ahead and be prepared!
I woke up to go to school and my dog, Stanley, was sick. This made me scared, so I took him to the vet. His doctor said he needed medicine to feel better. I took Stanley home, gave him is medicine, and he felt better!
What is the "then" of the story?
Stanley got medicine and felt better!
What are transition words?
First, last, then, next, later..
What are the 5 parts we should include in a summary?
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
Miss Malovan had her students do things when they came into the classroom every morning. First, move their lunch cards. Next, get all of their supplies. Then, use the bathroom. Finally, before completing their morning task, they need to sharpen 2 pencils.
What do the students in Miss Malovan's class do third?
Use the bathroom if needed.
Mr. Tuttle was planning a unit on nutrition with his students. He taught them about eating healthy, lectured them about making good choices, and told them they need to eat fruits and vegetables. Then, he went home and ate pizza, ice cream, and a piece of cake.
What is the theme of this?
Actions speak louder than words! Or, practice what you preach.
I woke up to go to school and my dog, Stanley, was sick. This made me scared, so I took him to the vet. His doctor said he needed medicine to feel better. I took Stanley home, gave him is medicine, and he felt better!
Write a summary of this story.
Which word is an antonym for typical?
Unusual
Central message is a synonym for what word?
Theme
Miss Malovan had her students do things when they came into the classroom every morning. First, move their lunch cards. Next, get all of their supplies. Then, use the bathroom. Finally, before completing their morning task, they need to sharpen 2 pencils.
What is the last thing students in Miss Malovan's class do in the morning?
Complete their morning task
Ryan's life changed when he got sick. He could no longer go to school and was unable to see his friends. His best friend, Olivia, would drop off his favorite books and food at his door to make him feel better. She also would call him to check in.
What is the theme of this story?
Write a summary for Creepy Carrots.
Jasper wanted to eat the carrots. But, they began following him so he made a fence around their patch. Then, the carrots celebrated!
What is the difference between plot and theme?
Plot is the events in a story. Theme is the lesson learned in the story.