Character's Actions in Relation to Themes

Madison got a new puppy. Every morning before school she would walk it. Each afternoon, she would make sure it had food and water. Madison is showing

• love

• responsibility

• irresponsibility

These stories have characters who keep trying and never give up even when things do not work out at first.

• Honesty

• Courage

• Cooperation

• Perseverance

These stories have characters that accept and respect the differences and beliefs of others.

• Courage

• Acceptance

• Friendship

• Honesty

Bill accidentally walked out of the store with a bag of chips. When he got home, he didn't tell anyone and just hid them in the pantry. Bill is showing

• Irresponsibility

• Courage

• Friendship

James got home and tossed his dirty clothes on the floor. He drank some milk but left the carton out. James is showing

• courage

• kindness

• irresponsibility

Kim whined about having a new baby brother. Sharing time with mom and dad didn't sound fun. Then, Kim realized that new baby brother would be an important part of his family. Kim began showing

• acceptance

• sadness

• hospitality

Georgia decided to take a sewing class but became very frustrated because she could not sew a straight line. She continued going to class each week. Her sewing got better and she sewed four straight lines. Georgia showed

• happiness

• love

• perseverance

Rat brought Mole into his home after the boat fell over. Rat gave Mole some dry clothes, a meal, and a bed to sleep in that night. Rat was showing

• Responsibillity

• Hospitality

• Irresponsibility

Mole really wanted to meet Badger. He took off into the Wild Wood without letting anyone know. Mole did not know his way in the Wild Wood. Mole was showing

• Loyalty

• Friendship

• Irresponsibility

Rat and Mole took care of all the work while on the adventure with Toad in the caravan. Rat and Mole are showing

• Friendship

• Responsibility

• Loyalty