The theme of a story is the big idea or message the author wants to share. It's what the story is really about! It's not just the topic (like 'friendship'), but what the story says *about* that topic (like 'true friends support each other through tough times'). Think of it as the moral of the story, but often more complex and nuanced.
Finding the theme involves looking closely at what the characters do, say, and how they change throughout the story. What lessons do they learn? What problems do they face, and what does the author seem to be saying about those problems?
Match the words to their definitions!
| Words | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. Theme | A. The sequence of events in a story. |
| 2. Plot | B. The main character in a story. |
| 3. Protagonist | C. The author's message or main idea in a story. |
| 4. Conflict | D. The problem or struggle in a story. |
| 5. Resolution | E. How the problem is solved or worked out. |
Read the paragraph below and fill in the missing words. Choose from: theme, characters, plot, setting, lesson.
Every story has different elements. The ___________ tells us where and when the story takes place. The ___________ are the people or animals in the story. The ___________ is what happens in the story, from beginning to end. The ___________ is the main idea or message. Sometimes the story teaches the reader a ___________ to apply to their own life.
Think about a movie or book you really enjoyed. What do you think the main theme of that story was? Explain your answer using examples from the movie or book.
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