Theme 4th grade

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the main idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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True or False: A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

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FALSE

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What is an example of a theme?

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No one wants to feel alone or unwanted.

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What is the difference between a subject and a theme?

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A subject is a topic or idea, while a theme is the deeper message or lesson about that subject.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme: sharing with others is caring, money is the root of all evil, hard work pays off, love?

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Love is NOT a theme.

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What does it mean to identify a theme in a story?

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It means to find the central message or lesson that the author is trying to communicate.

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What is an example of a subject?

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Loneliness.

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How can you find the theme of a story?

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Look for repeated ideas, character experiences, and the story's resolution.

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What is the theme of 'The Little Match Girl'?

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No one wants to feel alone or unwanted.

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True or False: Themes can be expressed in one word.

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TRUE