Name: __________________________________________
Per: _____
Theme in “The Veldt”
Theme: the central idea or message of a story, often an insight or truth about life or human nature
Using evidence from “The Veldt”, determine the author’s intended theme. Consider what the author must “mean” based on
what he/she “says” through the story. Consider big ideas like coming of age/maturing, innocence, family, relationships, etc.
Thematic Topic (see list) / Answer
What is an unstated topic in this text?
Evidence from the text / Cite Evidence
When does the author teach us about
this topic?
Significance to reader / Explain
What does this moment mean about life
or human nature?
Thematic Topic
What is the unstated topic in this text?
Evidence from the text
When does the author teach us about
this topic?
Significance to reader
What does this moment mean about life
or human nature?