RL 4.9

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
• Life is short; make the most of it.

What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 

• Join the Dodgers 
• Fish out of Water 
• Follow your dreams 
• Always play baseball 

Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller. What is the theme?

• teamwork can accomplish a goal
• tall people are the best
• work hard to reach a goal
• people can be like boxes

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room.  She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar.  Tina was standing in an area all by herself.  She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available.  Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well. What is the theme?

• Lunch is best when it's crowded
• Be nice
• Friends should look out for each other
• Susie is nice

My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game.  This was going to be a tough decision.  If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down. What is the theme?

• It's important to be loyal
• Your friends are the most important things in life
• Being good at sports is the best way to get friends
• it's important to never give up

The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

• True
• False

What is the theme of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
• Don't be lazy.
• Our friends are always there for us.
• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

• What the story is about
• The topic of the text
• A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
• Where and when the story happens

Molly got a brand new puppy from the pound. She named him Max. Molly's parents told her that she could have a dog if she took care of it. So Molly fed Max and gave him water each day. She played with him and brushed him too. The only thing she forgot to do, was to close the back fence when he went outside one day. That's the day that Max got lost and it was the hardest day Molly had ever experienced.

What is the theme?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Always follow through with your responsibilities even when it is not convenient.

• Neatness counts.

• Always be kind.

From the time Alexis was eight years old, she dreamed of being a dentist. She decided to study science like never before. After high school graduation, she went to college and then to dental school. She studied many nights until she almost fell asleep and she often gave up the chance to do something fun if she had a test the next day. Finally, Alexis became a dentist and had the life she had once imagined.

What is the theme?

• Dreams come true if you are willing to work hard.

• Family is important.

• Work together.

• Accept other's differences.