Engaging with key themes in 'The Proudest Blue' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is a theme in a narrative?

• a summary of a story

• a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story

• a reader's favourite part of a story

Answer explanation

Themes are a powerful way of communicating deeper meaning behind a story to the reader.

Which of the following are key themes in 'The Proudest Blue'?

• identity

• greed

• pride

• animals

• differences

Answer explanation

Faiza and Asiya remain proud of their identity despite how others treat their differences.

Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.

• differences

• the different aspects that make up who we are

• identity

• ways in which people or things are not similar

• pride

• the feeling of deep pleasure as a result of one's own qualities

Answer explanation

These are key themes that emerge throughout the text.

True or False? Personal identity is determined by one aspect of a person's life.

Answer explanation

Personal identity can be determined by a range of factors and different people place greater importance on different aspects.

True or false? There is one way of being 'normal'.

Answer explanation

The story celebrates difference as normal.

How can you support others in feeling proud of their identity?

• show kindness to everyone

• be afraid of differences

• show interest in what is important to others

• celebrate differences

Answer explanation

Showing kindness and interest in others' identities and celebrating your differences helps to create a sense of community, acceptance and pride for everyone.