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Here’s the solution with explanations for each scenario, matching the character’s actions to the most fitting theme from the Theme Work Bank:
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1. Jill and Sam were colouring 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.”
✔ Theme: greed
*Explanation:* Sam and Jill are hoarding the crayons and refusing to share with Mike or Ben, even though Mike has none. Sam’s shout — “These are our crayons, find your own” — shows selfishness and a desire to keep resources for themselves, which is the definition of 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.
✔ Theme: it is better to give than receive
*Explanation:* Beth notices someone in need (the new girl wearing the same pants) and chooses to give away her own clothes to help. This selfless act reflects the idea that giving brings more value or joy than receiving — a classic example of this theme.
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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.
✔ Theme: never give up
*Explanation:* Kim falls while learning to ride, but keeps trying with her dad’s encouragement. She persists and eventually succeeds. Her perseverance through failure perfectly matches the theme of 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.
✔ Theme: sacrifice
*Explanation:* Dave (and Ben) give up their own pencils so Matt doesn’t get in trouble. As a result, Dave himself ends up standing out — meaning he suffers a consequence to help a friend. This is an act of sacrifice — giving up something valuable for someone else’s benefit.
*(Note: While “friendship” might seem plausible, “sacrifice” is more precise here because Dave actively gives up his own comfort/standing to help Matt.)*
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- Blue box (Jill & Sam): greed
- Yellow box (Beth): it is better to give than receive
- Red box (Kim): never give up
- Green box (Dave): sacrifice
These themes directly reflect the characters’ motivations and actions in each story.
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1. Jill and Sam were colouring 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.”
✔ Theme: greed
*Explanation:* Sam and Jill are hoarding the crayons and refusing to share with Mike or Ben, even though Mike has none. Sam’s shout — “These are our crayons, find your own” — shows selfishness and a desire to keep resources for themselves, which is the definition of 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.
✔ Theme: it is better to give than receive
*Explanation:* Beth notices someone in need (the new girl wearing the same pants) and chooses to give away her own clothes to help. This selfless act reflects the idea that giving brings more value or joy than receiving — a classic example of this theme.
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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.
✔ Theme: never give up
*Explanation:* Kim falls while learning to ride, but keeps trying with her dad’s encouragement. She persists and eventually succeeds. Her perseverance through failure perfectly matches the theme of 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.
✔ Theme: sacrifice
*Explanation:* Dave (and Ben) give up their own pencils so Matt doesn’t get in trouble. As a result, Dave himself ends up standing out — meaning he suffers a consequence to help a friend. This is an act of sacrifice — giving up something valuable for someone else’s benefit.
*(Note: While “friendship” might seem plausible, “sacrifice” is more precise here because Dave actively gives up his own comfort/standing to help Matt.)*
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✔ Final Answers:
- Blue box (Jill & Sam): greed
- Yellow box (Beth): it is better to give than receive
- Red box (Kim): never give up
- Green box (Dave): sacrifice
These themes directly reflect the characters’ motivations and actions in each story.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of theme of a story worksheet.
