Theme

1. vocabulary

1.1. topic

1.1.1. what a text is mostly about

1.1.2. topic is more common with nonfiction texts

1.2. theme

1.2.1. the moral or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn

1.2.2. life lesson - what can the reader use in their life from this story

1.2.3. central message

1.2.4. author's message

2. Serious Farm

2.1. TOPIC: Farmer Fred is very serious and his farm animals are tired of always being serious.

2.2. THEME: Remember to have fun sometimes even during serious tasks.

3. Pepita and the Bully

3.1. TOPIC: Pepita is being bullied.

3.2. THEME: Be kind and assertive. Stand up for yourself and others.