A theme is the central message or meaning of a literary work. It is usually not stated directly but needs to be inferred by the reader. It is a general conclusion or lesson about human nature or society. An example of a theme might be, “Money can’t buy happiness.” Below you will find reading passages that can be used for instruction on themes.
Ah, the joys of summer vacation! This set celebrates that special time in every child's year. The passages here take a vacation...
Reading Set: 6 Passages
November is designated Native American Heritage Month, but these passages should be of interest any time of the year. This set ...
Reading Set: 5 Passages
Soccer, or European football, has become increasingly popular around the world. This set contains passages about a variety of ...
Reading Set: 4 Passages
Thirteen colonies in a land far, far away united and announced their independence from a distant, powerful monarch. No, it's no...
Reading Set: 7 Passages
Your student can follow little Cali through her many adventures. Cali's adventures are similar to every child's journey: losing...
Reading Set: 3 Passages
Is there anything more fascinating that putting a tiny seed into a dirt hole and watching it turn into a flower or tree or plan...
Baseball is the national pastime in the U.S. This well-loved game teaches participants and spectators so many lessons, includin...
Teaching poetry can be made easy with a little wit, a splash of humor, and a dash of fun. This reading set has all that and mor...
Reading Set: 12 Passages
Primary sources take the reader to major historic moments as they are happening. This reading set has newspaper articles contem...
Reading Set: 8 Passages
A cat is a many-faceted creature. Some are mysterious, some are comical, some are condescending, and some are just plain skitt...
Reading Set: 9 Passages