Understanding THEME *ANSWERS* Theme = the implied message, moral, or lesson in the story. The author uses the character’s lesson to teach the reader something about life. Text Lesson Character THEME Learned Loveli learned that the way she Acceptance, Kindness, looks doesn’t make her better Compassion than anyone else. True beauty comes from Pride learned that his status as your heart. “Prince” doesn’t make him better than anyone else. “Lovely on the Treat others as you would Inside” like to be treated. Loveli and Pride both learned that loving their family is more important than anything else The most rewarding feeling after they think their mother has is giving of yourself to those died. in need. Lakshmi found a way to cleverly Courage, Never Give Up meet all of her needs for survival, even though she only had one Persistence pays off. coin. “The Luckiest of Smart choices can often get Days” better results.
Understanding THEME *ANSWERS* Theme = the implied message, moral, or lesson in the story. The author uses the character’s lesson to teach the reader something about life. Text Lesson Character Learned THEME “Lovely on the Inside” Loveli learned that the way she looks doesn’t make her better than anyone else. Pride learned that his status as “Prince” doesn’t make him better than anyone else. Loveli and Pride both learned that loving their family is more important than anything else after they think their mother has died. Acceptance, Kindness, Compassion True beauty comes from your heart. Treat others as you would like to be treated. The most rewarding feeling is giving of yourself to those in need. “The Luckiest of Days” Lakshmi found a way to cleverly meet all of her needs for survival, even though she only had one coin. Courage, Never Give Up Persistence pays off. Smart choices can often get better results.
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