Theme

Front

Theme in narrative text

Back

A message the author conveys to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Theme of the story:

Back

Respect your elders.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Theme of the story:

Back

Don't be greedy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Theme of the story:

Back

Don't judge others; you don't know their capabilities.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

A theme should be a statement, not just a word.

Back

TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Central theme of the poem: Nature's first green is gold, but nothing gold can stay.

Back

Innocence cannot last

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

A cat ran across the street without looking and narrowly escaped a car.

Back

Look both ways before crossing the street.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

A frog jumped into a ditch, mistaking it for a pond, and was eaten by a raccoon. What lesson does this teach?

Back

Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

Theme of the story:

Back

Don't brag. Be modest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Example of theme:

Back

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2