Determine Theme

What is the theme of the story?

• You should always share everything.

• Selfishness leads to unhappiness.

• Cassie did not share her cookies.

• Being selfish is bad.

What is the theme of the story?

• You should never swim without a lifeguard.

• Speak up and tell the truth, even if it is hard.

• Everyone should know how to swim.

• If you can't swim, don't go to the lake.

What is the theme of the story?

• Sometimes grumpy people have a lot of money.

• Mara is a very kind person.

• You can get money by helping old people.

• Treat people with kindness.

What is the theme of the story?

• Don't go camping without sleeping bags.

• Plan ahead and be prepared.

• Make sure to have a reservation before camping.

• Mr. Jones is not very good at camping.

What is the theme of the story?

• James is a good friend.

• True friends will bring you comic books and visit you.

• It's nice to visit people who are sick.

• Real friends don't go away when times are tough.

What is the theme of the story?

• Family is important.

• Claire loves her grandpa.

• Family is more important than friends.

• It is important to listen to your mother.

What is the theme of the story?

• Sasha should grow up and get a job.

• It is too hard for young people to live on their own.

• Work hard so that you don't get fired.

• Parents should not spoil their children.

What is the theme of the story?

• Lucy is lazy and inconsiderate.

• Lucy is forgetful.

• You shouldn't leave crayons out in the sun.

• Put things away when you are done using them.

What is the theme of the story?

• Sam is really lucky.

• Some people are lucky and others aren't.

• You make your own luck.

• Sam got the job because he worked hard.

What is the theme of the story?

• Mr. Tuttle is a hypocrite (someone who says one thing but does another).

• Mr. Tuttle should eat at home.

• Eating healthy is not really that important.

• Actions speak louder than words.