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Name<br />

The theme of a story is the overall message that the author<br />

expresses to readers. To identify the theme, think about what the<br />

characters in a story do.<br />

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Comprehension:<br />

Theme<br />

Wesley often found new ways of doing things that he liked better than the<br />

ordinary ways.<br />

Some of Wesley’s ideas helped him prove himself to the other children<br />

in the neighborhood. Before Wesley founded Weslandia, the children in the<br />

neighborhood had teased him because they did not understand him. Instead<br />

of fi tting in by imitating the others, Wesley made friends by being himself.<br />

1. Why did the other children tease Wesley?<br />

2. Do you think the author believes that imitating other people to get along is a<br />

good idea? Explain your answer.<br />

3. Do you agree with the author’s opinion? Explain your answer.<br />

4. What is the theme or message of the story? Explain.<br />

At Home: Read a book or passage and identify the theme.<br />

Write a paragraph about the author’s overall message.<br />

Weslandia • Grade 5/Unit 5<br />

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