Theme Practice

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A theme conveys a universal message about people or the world. In a story, Rohan triumphantly lifts a trophy, reflecting on his struggles and pain. What is a likely theme?

Back

Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Themes are universal topics like compassion or relationships, often stated as judgments. Example: 'Relationships teach important lessons.'

Back

You can never turn your back on your family.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Stories from various cultures can share the same theme. In a passage, Eriene reflects on her role as a protector after defeating a dragon, knowing its spirit will return in different forms.

Back

Good and evil always exist together in the world.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Main idea of the passage: A boy remains friends with a girl who's far away by writing letters.

Back

A boy remains friends with a girl who's far away by writing letters.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Analyze characters and plot to infer theme. Marta, stumped by a case, uses a new device to find answers quickly after hours of pondering.

Back

"She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Analyze the passage: Wind whipped at Vanessa, Mo, and Jaime as they climbed the mountain. Mo lost ice samples to the wind, causing panic. Jaime, the smallest, volunteered to retrieve them. Which sentence suggests the theme 'Courage can be found in the least expected'?

Back

'He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Theme of a story is the

Back

message about life that the author expresses.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Main idea:

Back

Description of what the story is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Theme of a story: Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

Back

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Theme of a story:

Back

Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2