6th Grade Conflict and Theme Review

Kyle was really struggling in his reading class. He just couldn't seem to get the figurative language concepts that his teacher was teaching about. He asked his teacher for help, but Mr. Carson was busy helping other students. Finally, Kyle's classmate, Simon, offered to teach Kyle the reading lessons. Later in the week, Simon was feeling frustrated in math class. Mrs. Smith's lessons about coordinates were so confusing to Simon. Luckily, Kyle was a math whiz! Kyle happily sat down with Simon and taught him all about coordinates! It's a good thing, because each boy made honor roll that quarter! What is the theme?

Cooperation is the key to success!

Once there was a monkey that found a jar full of cookies. Instantly, the monkey put his hand in the jar. He grabbed as many cookies as he could possibly hold. He wanted them all. But, there was one problem. When he tried to pull out his hand, he couldn't get his hand out. His hand was too wide and full with cookies. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, the monkey burst into tears. What is the theme?

Don't be greedy.

Once there was a crow so thirsty that it was on the brink of death. In his quest to find water, the crow flew over a pitcher of water. He flew to it with delight. When he reached the pitcher, he discovered that the water was only at the bottom of the container. It was too low for him to reach. He instantly tried everything he could think of to reach the water. He tried to push over the pitcher, but it would not budge. He tried to construct a straw out of reeds, but it did not work. Finally, he began to collect stones and place them one by one in the pitcher. Slowly, the water began to rise within his reach. Soon, his thirst was quenched. What is the theme?

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

Peter owns a gym and his enemy threatens to take over his business.

man vs. man

David is waiting on his roof as the flood waters rise. He is waiting to be saved. He did not know the rain would come this fast. What is the conflict?

man vs. nature

Tracy found a spot to sit down. She thought about the argument she had with her mom. Tracy was sad. What is the conflict?

man vs. self

Shrek, the ogre, is very sweet but not very cute. Everyone in the town is afraid of ogres. He wanted to change peoples' minds.

man vs. society