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Finding Theme and Summarising
Determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, and provide an objective summary that captures the key events without personal opinions
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Question 1 of 3
Read the passage below.
Sam the rabbit loved to explore the meadow, but he was always scared of the dark forest at its edge. One day, his friend Lily the squirrel got lost in the forest. Sam felt frightened, but he remembered how brave the old owl said he could be. He gathered his courage, entered the forest, and found Lily. Lily thanked Sam, and Sam realized that being brave helped him help a friend.
Which of the following best states the theme of the story?
Question 2 of 3
Read the passage below.
Sam and Maya were neighbors who loved playing together. One afternoon a big storm knocked down a tree that blocked Maya's bike path. Sam helped Maya clear the branches, and Maya shared her snack with Sam when he got tired. After the storm, they realized they could solve problems easier when they worked together.
What is the theme of the passage?
Question 3 of 3
Read the passage below:
Lila the rabbit loved her garden, but she was always afraid to go beyond the fence. One day, a storm knocked down the fence, and a hungry fox appeared. Remembering the stories her mother told, Lila gathered her courage and hopped into the forest, finding a hidden burrow where she could hide the fox's food. The fox ran away, and Lila realized that being brave helped keep her garden safe.
What is the main theme of the story?
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