Theme

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Theme: the message or lesson

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the message or lesson

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Kevin procrastinated on his book report, leading to failure. What lesson can be learned?

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Don't put things off until the last minute.

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Kara chose a difficult piano piece despite her teacher's advice. She practiced daily, telling friends she couldn't play. On recital night, she played perfectly!

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Hard work pays off!

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Sarah didn't play with Laila, the new girl, at recess. Laila wore strange clothes and spoke with an accent. They were paired for a project, discovered shared interests, and became friends after dinner with different but tasty food.

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Don't judge people before you get to know them.

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NOT a synonym of theme?

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answer

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Cassie enjoyed summer camp and received 12 homemade cookies. She chose not to share them, leading to her losing friends.

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Selfishness leads to unhappiness.

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Benny and Danny, twins, received $5 weekly. Benny spent it all on candy and toys, while Danny saved most in a piggy bank and did extra chores for more money. Eventually, Danny saved enough for a bike and enjoyed summer riding with friends, while Benny stayed home alone.

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You can buy more if you save your money.

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Identify a theme: I like ice cream. Shaw is a great school. Be happy with what you have.

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Be happy with what you have.

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Identify the non-theme sentence.

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He likes math the best.

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Theme sentence: Appreciate what you have.

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Appreciate what you have.