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.
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...
Reading Set: 7 Passages
Baseball is the national pastime in the U.S. This well-loved game teaches participants and spectators so many lessons, includin...
Reading Set: 5 Passages
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
Dogs are said to be "man's best friend." Considering the amount of literature and writing devoted to these faithful friends, th...
From haughty house dogs to precocious puppies, this reading set is full of delightful stories about dogs. Younger students will...
Reading Set: 10 Passages
While a young man's fancy may turn to love in the spring, it's on everyone's mind as February 14th, a.k.a. St. Valentine's Day,...
Reading Set: 6 Passages
Christmas and children go together like, well, Santa's sleigh and flying reindeer. This reading set for younger students featur...
A traditional Christmas favorite, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge l...