Theme- 6th-Grade ELA
Yes
Are themes not always stated in the story, but instead, it is implied?
Being kind helps people to see beyond appearances.
Beauty and the Beast: When the Beast begins being kind to Belle, Belle begins to see that the Beast is actually nice.
Yes
Can a book or movie have more than one theme?
No
Can an author write a book that doesn't have a theme?
Greed can lead to destruction.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: One by one, the other winners, all greedy children, learn a lesson and Willy Wonka is left to pick Charlie as his grand prize winner
Courage is never giving up
Finding Nemo: Nemo is taken and Marlin and Dory have to find him. They go through many scary situations to finally get to Nemo and bring him home.
Trust helps people stand by someone or something through thick and thin.
How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup and the dragon, begin a friendship that would open up both their worlds as the observant boy learns that his people have misjudged the species.
No
Is theme in literature one word?
Follow your dreams even when faced with obstacles.
Little Mermaid: Ariel wants to be human and does whatever it takes to become one. In the end her father grants her wishes of becoming human.
Acceptance of others' differences helps everyone in the long run.
Mulan: Mulan is a girl who risks everything in order to save China even though others may reject her because of her gender.
Honesty is the best policy.
Pinocchio: He finds his nose grows every time he misbehaves or tells a lie. He learns that truth is very important in life.
It is best to face one's fears when dealing with the past than run from them
The Lion King: . After years of exile Simba returns home to accept responsibility of his pride and overthrow his Uncle and claim the kingdom as his own; thus, completing the 'Circle of Life'
People should not let obstacles stop them from achieving their dreams.
Theme in Pixar short, "Tamara?"
a message about life.
Theme is
Inference
This is an educated guess based on prior knowledge.
Topic
This is usually one word about the writing piece.
Working together as a team can accomplish great things.
Toy Story: Buzz falls out the window, and Andy goes out to help Buzz get back home. Despite many challenges, Buzz and Woody realize they have to work together to get back home to Andy.
How did the characters grow, learn, or change in the story?
What is a question that will help you find a theme in a passage?
Don't give up on your dreams when you face challenges or obstacles.
What is the theme in "The Last Shot" about the camera being broken and the girl throwing her camera in the trash even though she loved taking pictures.
It is better to give to those who are less fortunate.
What is the theme in Aladdin that we saw in our notes? Aladdin gave his food to the mother and child.
Sometimes people must work as a team to complete a task.
What was the theme in the Avengers when they have to work together in New York to beat the alien.
Message
When determining theme, think about what __________ the author is trying to convey.
