Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story? Options: math is difficult , if you steal, something bad will happen to you , pets make people happy , Respect for others paves the way for strong relationships.

Respect for others paves the way for strong relationships.

Example of theme? One person can make a difference. The donkey was stubborn and did not move. LaShonda knew she would always be grateful. RGB became famous for being a champion for gender equality.

One person can make a difference.

Example of theme: Snow White was thoughtful and kind, Don't judge people by outward appearances, Juan risked his life to save his brother's, Happiness

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Which of the following is an example of THEME? Carry your laptops with two hands at all times. Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat. Life is short; make the most of it. How much wood could a wood chuck chuck?

Life is short; make the most of it.

A universal truth, moral, or lesson the author wants to express.

To identify a theme in a story, a reader can ask ...

What has the character learned?

What is a characteristic of a theme in literature?

A theme cannot be just one word.

Why are themes considered universal?

All humans share common experiences.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme? Treat others the way you want to be treated. With hard work, you can accomplish anything. A little boy lied to his mother. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

A little boy lied to his mother.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Which of the following is an example of THEME? Options: Carry your laptops with two hands at all times., Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat., How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood., Life is short; make the most of it.

Life is short; make the most of it.

Which is an example of theme? Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset. Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it. People's decisions are often an indication of their true character. Jack is a follower.

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Example of theme: Cinderella was thoughtful and kind. , Jack risked his life to save Jane. , Don't judge people by outward appearances. , Happiness

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Which is an example of theme? Options: One person can make a difference. , Missy knew she would always be grateful. , The donkey was stubborn and did not change. , Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

One person can make a difference.

If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement? Options: Don't cry over spilled milk., Treat others the way you want to be treated., When fear is present, wisdom cannot be., Face your fears.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement? Options: Respect your elders., Always help others in need., It's important to have courage to express individuality., Respect the ideas of others.

It's important to have courage to express individuality.

Why can't trust be a theme?

It's only one word, which is a topic.

Where can a reader find the theme? Options: It stated directly in the text., A character tells you., The reader must understand what the character has learned., Books or movies do not have themes.

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

They can have themes just like books can.

to use what you know and what the story tells you to come up with a conclusion

Which of the following could be a theme? It is better to take responsibility for your actions, than to lose your friends. Trust When Nemo works hard, he can achieve anything. New York is the best place to go on vacation.

It is better to take responsibility for your actions, than to lose your friends.

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

How did the character grow or change?

What is a question you can ask yourself when identifying theme?

What message is the author trying to send?

Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story? Options: math is difficult, if you steal money, something bad will happen to you , Dogs make people happy , Respect others and they will respect you.

Respect others and they will respect you.

One way to figure out the theme is to: Skim through the story. Read the beginning of the story. Think about what the character has learned. Read the ending of the story.

Think about what the character has learned.

How are you feeling about understanding theme?

GREAT! I can do it without ANY help!, GOOD, I can do it but may need help sometimes., NOT GREAT, I need help most of the time., POORLY, I need a lot of help.

Theme Practice

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6th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RI.6.10, RL.4.3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is...

Back

theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the underlying lesson that can be inferred from a passage called?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story?

Back

Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A theme tells you what to do.

Back

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does the theme tie together other elements of the narrative, including the characters and the events of the plot?

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story? Options: how a character is feeling, a "life lesson" the main character learns, a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, the moral of the story

Back

how a character is feeling

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Look at the image and decide what theme the image is trying to teach.

Back

It pays to be honest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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