How do you identify the problem in a story?

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How do you identify the problem in a story?

by asking “What did the main character learn?” In this lesson, you will learn how to learn how to identify the theme in a story by asking “What did the main character learn?”

Let’s Review

Let’s Review Friendship Fairness Honesty Love

Dyamonde learned she can stand up to other kids Dyamonde learned she can make friends, even with someone who seemed different from her at the beginning Dyamonde learned that people can change- Free used to be a bully but now he isn’t

Dyamonde learned she can stand up to other kids Dyamonde learned she can make friends, even with someone who seemed different from her at the beginning Dyamonde learned that people can change- Free used to be a bully and now he is her friend

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel The theme of this book is friendship. The main character, Dyamonde learned that she can be friends with anyone, even a boy who seems very different from her at first.

In this lesson, you have learned how to identify the theme in a story by asking “What did the main character learn?”

Read a section of your book. Pause after you have finished your book. Ask: What did the main character learn? Jot down your ideas.