Copy of Theme Task Cards

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The Recital (Click the Link for an audio version of the story.) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+The+Recital.mp3

• A. It takes a lot of practice to pay the piano.
• B. Kara practiced a lot and did well.
• C. Persistence pays off.

Kevin's Book Report (Click the Link for an audio version of the story.) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+Kevin's+Book+Report.mp3

• School work is more important than playing.
• Don't put things off till the last minute.
• Kevin should have done his book report first.

The New Girl (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+The+New+Girl.mp3

• Don't judge people before you get to know them.
• Sarah and Leila became good friends.
• Friends are important.

Cassie and her Cookies (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+Cassi's+Cookies.mp3

• You should always share everything.
• Selfishness leads to unhappiness.
• Cassie did not share her cookies.

Danny's New Bike (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+Danny's+New+Bike.mp3

• You can buy more if you save your money.
• Danny is smarter than Benny.
• You should not spend all your money on candy.

Lucy's Crayons (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+Lucy's+Crayons.mp3

• Put things away when you are done using them.
• You shouldn't leave crayons out in the sun.
• Lucy is lazy and inconsiderate.

At Brice's House (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+At+Brice's+House.mp3

• Michael's parents are better than Brice's.
• You should not be envious of other people.
• There are more important things than money.

The Boy Who Wanted to Write (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+The+Boy+Who+Wanted+to+Write.mp3

• Sam got the job because he worked hard.
• You make your own luck.
• Some people are lucky and others aren't.

Down at the Lake (Click the link for the audio version of the story) https://mindsinbloomresources.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Theme_+Down+at+the+Lake.mp3

• You should never swim without a lifeguard.
• If you can't swim, don't go to the lake.
• Speak up and tell the truth, even if it's hard.