Read each short story or scenario carefully and choose the best theme.
Lily always wanted to win the school art contest. She practiced every day, even when her drawings didn't look perfect. Many times she felt like giving up, but she remembered her grandma's words: "Keep trying, sweetie!" On the day of the contest, Lily didn't win first place, but she won a special award for her effort and unique style. She felt proud.
What is the theme of this story?
A) It's important to win contests.
B) Practicing art makes you perfect.
C) Never give up, even when things are hard.
D) Grandmas give the best advice.
Tom found a lost puppy shivering in the rain. He knew his parents didn't want another pet, but he couldn't leave the puppy alone. He gently picked it up and brought it home, warming it with a towel and giving it some food. When his parents saw how much Tom cared for the puppy, they agreed to let him keep it.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Taking care of pets is a big responsibility.
B) Parents always say yes to new pets.
C) Showing kindness can lead to good things.
D) Puppies should not be left in the rain.
Maya was excited about her birthday party but felt sad when her best friend, Chloe, said she couldn't come because she had to visit her grandparents. Instead of being upset, Maya decided to make Chloe a special "birthday in a box" with treats and a card, and delivered it to Chloe's house. Chloe was so happy and felt loved.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Birthdays are only fun with best friends.
B) It's important to be thoughtful and understanding.
C) Grandparents are more important than friends.
D) You should always get gifts on your birthday.
The class was working on a group project. Sam wanted to do everything himself because he thought his ideas were the best. But when he tried to build the model alone, it kept falling apart. His teammate, Ben, suggested they work together, combining their ideas. With Ben's help, they created an amazing model.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Working alone is always faster.
B) Some people are better at building models.
C) Teamwork makes difficult tasks easier and better.
D) It's good to have a friend named Ben.
One sunny afternoon, a tiny squirrel found a big, shiny acorn. He was so proud of finding it that he refused to share it with his hungry squirrel friends, even though he had many other acorns. Later, when winter came, the tiny squirrel realized he had too many acorns to eat alone and felt lonely because his friends had found other places to gather food together.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Squirrels love acorns.
B) It's important to share with others.
C) Winter is a lonely time.
D) Always gather many acorns.
Leo found a wallet full of money on the playground. His first thought was to keep it and buy all the toys he wanted. But then he remembered his teacher saying, "Always do the right thing, even when no one is watching." Leo took the wallet to the principal's office, and later, the owner thanked him with a small reward.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Finding money is exciting.
B) Doing the right thing is important.
C) Teachers always know best.
D) Principals are good at finding owners.
A little bird tried to fly over a tall mountain to reach a field of delicious berries. Every time she tried, the wind pushed her back. She felt tired and discouraged. But instead of giving up, she took a deep breath, flapped her wings harder, and finally, after many tries, soared over the mountain to enjoy the sweet berries.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Birds love berries.
B) Mountains are hard to fly over.
C) Never give up on your goals.
D) The wind can be very strong.