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Reading Skill: Theme                                                                                      The theme of a passage is the underlying message or

                                                                                                                idea that the writer is attempting to communicate to
                                                                                                                the readers of the passage. This message or idea is

                                                                                                                present throughout the story, and the writer often
      Complete the table with the correct phrases. provides examples to strengthen his/her message or
                                                                                                                idea.
             Theme

                                         Customers receive benefits from a small business.




                                     Detailed description of the items

           Clue 1                    Customers get to know the owners and can                                                                      ask questions                          .


                                     about the items.




                                     Unique and well-made items
           Clue 2
                                     The items may be handmade and of                                                              high quality                         .




                                     Personalized items


           Clue 3                    Customers can                            customize the items                                   according to their

                                     needs.




                      high quality             ask questions             customize the items




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