Theme

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What is theme?

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The message, moral or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story.

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

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

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One way you can find theme is...

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think about what the character has learned

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What is the theme of the story where a cat was in a hurry and narrowly escaped being hit by a car?

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Think before you act

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During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

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It pays to be honest

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Which of the following is NOT an example of theme? Treat others the way you want to be treated., The little boy lied to his mom., with hard work, you can accomplish anything., Don't judge a book by it's cover.

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The little boy lied to his mom.

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To identify a theme in a story, readers can ask...

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All of the above