Theme and Theme Statements

What is the theme for this passage? Sue has batteries, a weather radio, bottled water, canned goods, and candles for emergencies.

Be prepared.

What is the theme for this passage? Carol bought a cake, balloons, and treats for her husband's birthday.

Celebrate the good things in life.

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Anna is outside when she she suddenly falls into a sinkhole.

Conflict

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Joe is afraid to ask another student to the dance.

Conflict

What is the theme for this passage? Mike turned off the lights and unplugged unnecessary appliances when not in use.

Conserve energy when you can.

What is the topic for this theme statement? Stand up for what you believe in.

Courage

What is the theme for this passage? She did the dishes, vacuumed, changed bedding, bathed her son, rocked him, and felt at peace.

Family is worth the hard work.

What is the theme for this passage? Sue and Rose always discuss the problems and issues that hurt their valued friendship.

Friends are to be valued.

Which theme statement goes with the topic PATIENCE?

Good things come to those who wait.

What is the theme for this passage? He stayed home to study instead of going to the movies with his friends.

Make decisions that are good for you.

What is the theme for this passage? Rose carried the groceries into the house for her elderly neighbor.

Show kindness to others.

What is the theme for this passage? Mrs. Smith filled her bird-feeders before the snowstorm was predicted to arrive.

Taking care of animals is a good thing to do.

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Cheaters never win.

Theme

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? If you lie all the time, no one will believe you when you tell the truth.

Theme

What does theme do for the reader?

Theme is what the story teaches the reader.

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Family

Topic

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Friendship

Topic

Is this a Theme, Conflict, or Topic? Love

Topic

What is the theme for this passage? Allen stopped his car to pick up the old tire and dirty old bucket from the side of the road.

We all need to take care of the earth.

Can there be more than one Theme for a story?

Yes

Theme is...

a life lesson

Theme is NOT...

one word