Theme

Theme

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English

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.9, RI.6.1, RL.6.2

+9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a piece of literature.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you infer the theme of a piece of literature?

Back

By evaluating character changes, sharing experiences, and determining how the conflict has resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should a reader consider first when determining a theme?

Back

The subject or topic of the piece.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is text evidence?

Back

Text evidence refers to specific examples from the text that support a theme or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme: 'sharing with others is caring', 'money is the root of all evil', 'hard work pays off', 'love'?

Back

'Love' is not a theme; it is a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an acceptable theme statement if the topic is love?

Back

Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does conflict play in determining a theme?

Back

Conflict helps to reveal the theme by showing how characters respond to challenges.

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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