Sarah's room was a mess. She had books and papers all over her desk and toys were scattered across the floor of her room. She had clothes stuffed under her bed, and her dresser drawers were so crammed with things that she almost couldn't open them. Now her assignment was due and it was missing. She looked everywhere, and it was nowhere to be found.

James was a person everyone seemed to love. He went out of his way to help anyone that needed help. If someone dropped their books, he was there to help pick them up. If a new kid came to school, he made sure to include them at recess. Then one day James was playing soccer and broke his leg. He came to school on crutches and had trouble carrying his backpack and band instrument. Funny thing was, no matter where he went, everyone wanted to give him help.

What is the theme?

As Alice walked down the sidewalk to school, she noticed that Ryan dropped a twenty-dollar bill without noticing it. As he continued walking, Alice bend down and picked up the money. She imagined all the things she could buy with it. Then she thought about Ryan and how she would feel when he found the money was missing. Sighing, Alice hurried to catch Ryan and return the money. "Thanks," he said, "I was going to use that to buy a present for my Grandma who is in the hospital!" Alice was so glad she had returned the money!

What is the theme?

"Honesty is the best choice."

Which of the following story details would best support this theme?

"It takes courage to do the right thing."

Which of the following story details best supports this theme?

Theme is the same thing as main idea.

Another word for theme is lesson.

What could be a possible theme about the big idea of "trust."

Match the themes with the big ideas they could be based on.

The lesson the author wants you to learn from the story.