Determine the Theme of a Story

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• Your past does not define you.
  

• returning home after a long time
  

• A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.
  

• an old man who used to be a farmer

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Think about what the character has learned

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Read only the ending of the story

The theme is the message or _____________of the story.

• potato

• moral

• plot

• language

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.What is the theme?

• Be respectful with others

• Always share your things with others

• Be honest

• Don't be greedy

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 

• The message the author is sending.

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The character's main problem.

What is the theme of this story? 

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Don't be lazy. 

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Happiness

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame obstacles with his mindset.

• Lizzie is a follower.

• Kira took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Always send a tester.

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.

• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

• Life is short; make the most of it.