What is the theme of a story?

The theme of a story is the moral, message, or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn.

According to the video, is the theme usually directly stated by the author?

No, it is usually unsaid and needs to be inferred.

1. What message is the author trying to send? 2. What did the character learn? 3. What were the consequences of those actions?

The consequence of Arthur's actions was that his family stopped believing him, even when he was actually in danger.

Arthur learned that lying has negative consequences and apologized to his parents, showing he understood his mistake.

Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min

I can identify the theme of a literary text and support it with evidence.

Mind Blooming · 3:32

Theme | English For Kids | Mind Blooming

3 key concepts

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The theme of a story is the moral, message, or lesson that the author wants you to learn.
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To find the theme of a story, ask: What message is the author trying to send? What did the character learn? What were the consequences of those actions?
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The theme of the story about Arthur could be: When you lie, you lose the trust of people.

11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“What is the theme of the story about Arthur? Support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence from the story.”

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