🎯 Success Criteria

I can...

Find themes in "The Day I Rescued Epstein's Compass"

Use examples from the story to explain my ideas

Show how characters are brave and keep trying

Link story themes to my own life

📚 Part 1: Finding Themes

1. What is the main theme when the narrator helps find Epstein's lost compass?

Helping friends

Being scared of new things

Trying to win against others

Not liking the outdoors

2. How does the narrator show bravery? (Check all that apply)

Offering to search in a scary place

Keeping on searching when others want to stop

Being honest about feeling scared

Asking for help when needed

3. Which part of the story best shows not giving up?

When Epstein loses his compass

When the narrator keeps looking after two hours

When the teacher says to give up

When they find the compass right away

4. How do the characters solve problems in the story?

Thinking carefully about where Epstein went

Giving up when it gets hard

Blaming Epstein for losing the compass

Waiting for adults to help

5. Find a quote from the story that shows friendship. Write it below and explain how it shows friendship.

Quote: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________"

6. Describe a time when the narrator had to be brave. Use details from the story.

7. How does the narrator's feelings change from the start to the end of the story? What theme does this show?

8. Extension Activity: Think of a time when you showed perseverance like the narrator. How does your experience connect to the story's theme?