Let's analyze each story and match it with the most appropriate theme from the
Theme Work Bank:
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1. Jill and Sam were coloring when Ben wanted to join them. Sam moved the crayons closer to them. Jill tried to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. Sam shouted, “These are our crayons, find your own.”
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Key actions: Sam and Jill are keeping the crayons for themselves, refusing to share with Ben and Mike.
- They are being selfish and excluding others.
- This shows
greed — wanting to keep things for oneself even when others need them.
✔ Theme: greed
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2. Beth and her mom took some clothes out of her closet. She remembered a new girl at her school wore the same pants over and over. Beth wondered if she could use some clothes. She took a bag of clothing and gave it to her.
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Key actions: Beth notices someone in need and decides to give away clothes she no longer uses.
- She is helping another person without expecting anything in return.
- This reflects
generosity and
giving.
✔ Theme: it is better to give than receive
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3. “You can do it!” shouted dad as he pushed Kim on her bike. She started to ride then she fell off. Again daddy. This time she went farther without falling off. A few moments later, she had a smile on her face.
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Key actions: Kim keeps trying despite failing, and eventually succeeds.
- Her dad encourages her to keep going.
- The message is about
perseverance and not giving up.
✔ Theme: never give up
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4. Dave knew that his friend Matt was not prepared for class and would have to stand out for the fourth time in class. Ben gave his pencil to Matt to use. Dave had to stand out because he did not have a pencil.
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Key actions: Ben gives his pencil to Matt so Matt won’t get in trouble.
- Ben sacrifices his own resource (pencil) to help his friend.
- Dave ends up standing out, but the focus is on Ben’s act of
sacrifice.
✔ Theme: sacrifice
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Theme: greed
2.
Theme: it is better to give than receive
3.
Theme: never give up
4.
Theme: sacrifice
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of finding the theme worksheet.
