Theme

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A novel can have multiple themes.

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TRUE

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How to determine the theme?

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Consider what the character has learned.

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Theme of the thirsty Crow's story:

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be persistent

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Theme of Tanner's baseball experience:

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It pays to be honest.

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NOT a theme: Treat others as you wish to be treated, With hard work you can achieve anything, You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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Example of a theme: Friendship, Helping others, or Being prepared leads to success.

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Being prepared often leads to success.

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Theme in narrative text

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A message the author conveys to the reader.

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A theme should be a statement, not just a word.

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TRUE

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A cat ran across the street without looking and narrowly escaped a car.

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Look both ways before crossing the street.

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A frog jumped into a ditch, mistaking it for a pond, and was eaten by a raccoon. Lesson:

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Look before you leap.