Theme

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Theme in narrative text

Back

A message the author conveys to the reader.

Front

She sobbed for hours, dreading telling her father about her wrecked car. After much thought, she called him. "Thank you," he said.

Back

it's important to be honest

Front

A three-year-old on a diving board hesitates, looking back at his mother. He steps forward and splashes into the water.

Back

Courage is needed to achieve goals.

Front

Difference between theme and main idea:

Back

Main idea is what the text is about; theme is the lesson or moral.

Front

Theme of the Grasshopper and Ant fable:

Back

work before you play

Front

Theme of Matt's story: He was mean to younger kids on the bus, but faced ridicule on his first day of high school.

Back

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Front

Larry had wealth, toys, and designer clothes but played alone at recess, feeling sad. Theme?

Back

Money can't buy happiness (or friends).

Front

Sandy procrastinated on her Social Studies project, went out with friends, and fell ill before the deadline.

Back

Don't put things off to the last minute

Front

Gary hid Tracy's book bag, causing a search. The teacher called the principal for help. What is the theme?

Back

Always tell the truth.

Front

A boy falsely cried 'Wolf!' for fun, leading to farmers ignoring him when a real wolf appeared.

Back

If you lie, no one will believe when you tell the truth.