Theme

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What is a theme in a story?

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

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How can readers identify a theme?

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Readers can identify a theme by asking questions like: What has the character learned? How did they grow or change? What message is the author trying to send?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

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The little boy lied to his mom.

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What is an example of a theme?

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Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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What does it mean to 'think before you act'?

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It means to consider the consequences of your actions before doing something.

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Can themes be found in both fiction and non-fiction?

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Yes, themes can be found in both fiction and non-fiction.

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What is one way to find the theme of a story?

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Think about what the character has learned.

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What is the theme of a story where a character learns to be honest?

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The theme could be 'Honesty is the best policy'.

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What does it mean when a story has a moral?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story, often related to the theme.

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What is an example of a theme related to hard work?

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With hard work, you can accomplish anything.