THEME

Topic or Idea Found in the Tex t THe Author Believes..... REVISION Revised Author Statement without the words The Author Believes, this becomes the Theme Statemen t Text Evidence: What evidence is there to support the Theme Statement ?

Caring The author believes that caring people will never give up until they are successful. Caring people will never give up until they are successful. Irene was caring to take the dress to the duchess for her mother. Irene did not give up when she fell in the snow,she didn’t stop until she was successful. Abbey

The author believes that Irene is very loving and caring to her mother, and that she takes over her job for her because she is loving and her mother is sick! When someone important to you is sick, you need to be loving and caring and take over their job because you love them and they are sick! Irene say’s that she can get it there! Her mom said, “no cupcake” I can not let you do that, but Irene was risking to go in horrible storm for her mother, and she did! Alessia Ausiello Loving

Perseverance The author believes perseverance is key to getting somewhere. perseverance is key to getting somewhere Irene will not give up until she gets to the palace. The wind tried to stop Irene but she kept going.

Alana Courage The author believes that if you have courage you can do more things. If you have courage you can do more things. Irene walks through a snowstorm to get the dress to the duchess. Irene goes through the snow even though she doesn’t have the dress.

Friendship Michael The author believes you should have friendship by doing something nice for one another. The people at the palace gave Irene dinner you should have friendship by doing something nice for one another The people at the palace gave Irene a ride home the next day

The Author believes in Perseverance because you can’t stop trying if you want to accomplish something. Perseverance You can’t stop trying if you want accomplish something. The wind tried to stop Irene but she kept going. The wind made her stumble. Daniel Elmasri

Loneliness The author believes you need good friends and family in order not to be lonely. You need good friends and family in order not to be lonely. Irene was outside in the snow, and strong wind, in the dark, by herself, with no food or water. Irene was outside, shivering, cold, with no shelter. Irene was 11 years old without her mom or any Irene had nobody with her

Courage The Author believes that you need to have Courage and take some risks to be an achiever. Revision: You need to have courage and to take some risks to be an achiever Irene brought the gown to the the palace in a storm for her mother. The wind told Irene to go home but she kept on going.Ryan Koneval

Compassion The author believes compassion because some people will get sick you need to take care of them. People need to have compassion because other People get sick and you will need to take care of some people. When Irene brings the dress to the duchess when her mom was sick. Meridith

bravery The author believes in bravery for doing something for someone you love bravery can be useful for helping someone you love Irene did a very dangerous for her mom that was very ill. clay

Loving The Author believes home is a place where you feel love. Alivia Pomara Home is a place where you feel love. Irene took care of her mother when she was sick that shows love. When Irene was took care of her mother she would brought her lemon tea and breakfast in bed.