C3. Determine the theme of a story.

Front

What is a theme?

Back

The message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What can you infer about a character's personality from their actions?

Back

You can understand their traits and motivations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the difference between a character and a theme?

Back

A character is a person in the story, while a theme is the underlying message.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does it mean to infer information from a story?

Back

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a genre?

Back

A category of literature, such as drama, poetry, or fiction.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the purpose of a story's setting?

Back

It provides the time and place where the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How can you identify the main character in a story?

Back

The main character is usually the one who faces the central conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does it mean for a character to be supportive?

Back

They help and encourage others in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the role of dialogue in a story?

Back

Dialogue reveals character relationships and advances the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3