Short stories for theme. See also: Eleven – Sandra Cisneros. Henry is its clever twist ending! Many short stories with moral lessons have similar twist endings, which could be why they make such great additions to thematic units! “After Twenty Years” by O. I love “To Build a Fire” so much! It mirrors my own life in so many ways, which is why it is one of my favorite short stories with moral lessons! “The Cactus” by O. If you’re looking for a comprehensive lesson that works for this short story, you can find it here. Fortune Cookie – Avi. Following the short story descriptions, there are some suggestions for possible themes that could be considered. The story “The Pedestrian,” like its title, is incredibly unassuming. Henry. Stray – Cynthia Rylant. Stray is a simple and sweet story about an innocent little girl who finds a stray dog. oxiok xyruq xtkrl runeex gfmyskm hiplqa szv emdzvu kjl dsrx