Small Acts, Big Meaning

This worksheet presents a touching story about kindness and empathy. Students identify the theme by writing one sentence summarizing the story’s message, then compose a reflective journal paragraph connecting it to their own life. The activity fosters emotional intelligence and personal connection to literature. It encourages deep reading, self-reflection, and theme recognition through written expression.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying and Explaining Themes

English Language Arts – Reflective and Personal Writing

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Emotional Insight

Social-Emotional Learning – Connecting Literature to Life Experiences

This worksheet is part of our Central Themes collection.