Question

use the details in the chart to determine the theme of the story.
story detail: isaiah feels anxious and unprepared for the presentation.
story detail: he remembers that his father thought of him as a hero.
story detail: he relaxes and lets his words flow like magic.
theme: if someone believes in you, you can begin to believe in yourself.

Explanation:

To determine the theme, we analyze the story details: Isaiah is anxious about a presentation, then he remembers his father’s belief in him as a hero, and finally, he relaxes and performs well. The theme “If someone believes in you, you can begin to believe in yourself” connects these details—his father’s belief gives him confidence to overcome anxiety and succeed.

Answer:

If someone believes in you, you can begin to believe in yourself.