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● Theme is the ● Books may have
several different
lesson the
themes
author wants
us to learn ● Theme is the
from the meaning behind
story or revealed by a
story
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The theme of a story can be found if
you…
1. Observe what the characters say and do

2. Ask yourself “What were the consequences or

results of those actions?”

Let’s explore the themes from stories we

already know
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 Possible theme for
“A Bad Case of Stripes”

Learn to be yourself and be

comfortable in your own
skin.
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 Possible theme for
“Salt in his Shoes”

Hard work and

determination is more
important than size.

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 Possible theme for
“Chicken Sunday”

We should treat others the

way we want to be treated
and to always be kind.

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 Possible theme for
“Thunder Cake”

Have courage within yourself

and to overcome your fears.

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Possible theme for “Let’s Get a
Pup!”

It's about loving something so

much you will never get over
missing it, but you will come to

realize you can love again.

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 Possible theme for
“I Wish I Were A ButterFly”

We are all unique and

we have differences that
make us who we are.

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 Possible theme for
“Dancing in the Wings”

Be true to yourself, never

give up on yourself and
follow your dreams.

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 As 4th grade Readers, we will identify the
theme of a story using complete sentences.

Think of the book you’re

reading….
What is the theme?

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 Theme are in Songs too!
Listen to the songs and see if you
can identify the Theme.

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