Theme

Which one is not a definition of theme?

• A moral

• A message about life/human nature

• A life lesson

• The main idea

Which of these is an example of a theme (Remember it must be a complete sentence)?

• It is important to be kind to others.

• Honesty

• Patience

What question should you ask yourself when trying to identify theme?

• What is the story about?

• Who is the main character?

• What do you think the author is trying to teach you?

• None of the above.

What is the theme of the story?

• The boy lives in a farming community.

• You should never lie.

• The boy is mischievous.

• Wolves like to eat animals.

Theme is:

• What the story teaches the reader/The lesson learned.

• Where the story takes place.

• The beginning, middle and end of a story.