Theme Review

Front

What is a theme?

Back

a unifying idea about life

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which of the following could be a theme of a story? Options: Friendship, Friendships can teach you important life long lessons, Sonja and Mariel were no longer friends due to a big misunderstanding, First Jean forgot to study, then he asked to cheat off his friend's test, the teacher caught them, and Jean received a zero.

Back

Friendships can teach you important life long lessons.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which of the following could be a theme in a story?
- "Fear, you don't own me!"
- Some people are scared of heights.
- Self-esteem is something that is lacking in a lot of preteens.
- You should find your own self worth instead of relying on other people's opinions.

Back

You should find your own self worth instead of relying on other people's opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Which quote supports the theme: Being afraid can prevent us from doing what we are really capable of in life.

• "Due to her fear of public speaking, Anna passed up the opportunity to speak at a national conference.”
• "Sonya stepped back from the edge since she felt a little queasy when she looked down.”
• "Ming's mother, and graphic designer, traded her time with our neighbor, Mr. Phillips, a music teacher, so he could get quality piano lessons.”
• "Joanna smiled and burst out laughing when Chip started dancing in the middle of the crowded store. She loved how he was not scared of making a fool out of himself.”

Back

"Due to her fear of public speaking, Anna passed up the opportunity to speak at a national conference.”

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

A boy who had been homeschooled his whole life was thrown into public school unexpectedly and had to get used to a new way of life. This sentence is most likely an example of a: moral, summary, theme, topic.

Back

summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Ethics and Government. This is most likely an example of a: main idea, summary, theme, topic

Back

topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Your past does not determine the person you can become in the future.

This sentence is most likely an example of:

main idea

,

summary

,

theme

,

topic

Back

theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with a change in mindset.
• Sally took a bad situation and made the most of it.
• Thankful
• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the theme of this story?

Back

It is better to take your time and do it right instead of rushing and failing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is theme?

Back

Message about life that the author expresses

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2