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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 comprehension passages that can be used for instruction on themes.
by Katharine Pyle from Mother’s Nursery Tales
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by Elizabeth Trach
Fletch and Fritz are best friends, but Fritz's famil...
by Robert Frost
This poem by Robert Frost about life's choices is pe...
Freddie gets his first snow day, but he’s not sure a...
by Louisa May Alcott from Little Women
Chapter XX passage: In this passage from Louisa May ...
Intro: A teacher discusses with her class the idea o...
by William Shakespeare
Primarily known for his plays, Shakespeare also wrot...
Jimmy has never made a New Year's resolution before,...
by Edgar Allan Poe
Always full of mystery, Edgar Allan Poe wrote this p...