EOG Review - Theme 2

EOG Review - Theme 2

Remember:

• First identify the topic

• Then determine what the author is saying about it.

• It must be universal, not specific.

Multiple Choice

The theme could be a moral or life lesson.

• True

• False

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A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

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The theme is a common idea or observation that the reader can relate to.

• True

• False

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The theme is the same as the subject of a work of literature.

• True

• False

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Sometimes the reader must infer the theme based on the theme topics and events in the plot.

• True

• False

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The theme ties together other elements of the narrative, including the characters and the events of the plot.

• True

• False

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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.

• You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

Determine the theme of the following paragraphs. There may be more than one theme.

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Ulysses spent all of his free time reading books and felt that he was very intelligent. One day a nice student from his class asked him if he wanted to go sledding and Ulysses responded, “I’ve read about sledding in books, and it sounds miserable. No, thank you.” On another day, a different friendly student asked Ulysses if he wanted to go out for hotdogs after school. Ulysses responded, “I’ve read that hotdogs are filled with rat parts and pig bellies. No, thank you.” Nobody asked Ulysses to hang out again, but he did read about friends in his books.

• Friends are always the best option.

• Learning from books is no substitute for real life experiences.

• Just dance!

• Ulysses acts snobby at the expense of a social life.

Multiple Select

The little grey mouse that lived in my wall prospered for many days on nibbles of my lunch. I’d pack a meal before bed and, while I slept, he would take small bites of my lunch, which I left on the counter. He’d take a cracker crumble here, and a bread crumb there, but he wouldn’t take too much and he’d always clean up after himself. Things were going quite well for him and I didn’t even know he existed, until he got sloppy. One night while I slept, he ate all of my chips and left behind a big mess. When I awoke to this sight, I knew what had happened to my chips. So the next night when he returned for another snack, he found a nice, delicious piece of cheese… lightly balanced on a mouse trap. Now I don’t have to share my chips anymore.

• The mouse lives a happy life in the shadows, until he gets too bold.

• Clean up your messes.

• The mouse should move to a new place with many friends.

• Believe in yourself.

• Don't be greedy.

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Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her “lame Lucy.” He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle’s birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy’s arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed.

• Home is where the heart is.

• Kyle likes Lucy but picks on her instead of expressing himself.

• If you like someone, you should tell them.

• Share your true feelings.

• Lucy should tell Kyle to leave her alone.

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Even though they were sisters, Suzie and June were nothing alike. If Suzie wanted to jump rope, June wanted to play hopscotch. If June wanted to watch soap operas, Suzie wanted to watch talk shows. Tensions rose to the point that the girls could no longer stand one another’s company. It seemed that they had nothing in common, until the day that progress reports came out. While riding the bus home from school, the girls—startled by how upset the other looked—realized that they were both failing a subject. Suzie was failing math and June was failing reading. Since both girls wanted to pass their classes, they got to talking and agreed to help one another. So everyday after school for the next few weeks, Suzie tutored June in reading and then June tutored Suzie in math. By the time report cards came were distributed, Suzie and June were passing all of their classes. The girls were delighted, but their mother was happiest of all. Not just because her daughters passed their classes, but because they had learned to be good sisters.

• It's better to work together.

• Friendship is everything.

• Two heads are better than one.

• June and Suzie help one another out by learning to work together.

• Everyone should just get along.

Multiple Select

Katie Clean invited Messy Missy to her house to work on their biology project, but Katie Clean had no idea what a visit from Messy Missy entailed. First of all, it was raining and Messy Missy neither bothered to take her boots off nor thoroughly wiped them on the doormat. Then Messy Missy ate a bag of hot chips on Katie Clean’s white bedspread without asking, and Messy Missy is a sloppy eater, so hot chip powder got all over the bedspread. Katie Clean tried to be polite and ignore Messy Missy’s sloppy behavior, but then Messy Missy threw her chip wrapper on the floor. Offended, Katie Clean pretended that she was sick and asked Messy Missy to leave. The next day Katie Clean asked the teacher if she could work by herself. After explaining her situation, the teacher allowed Katie to work alone. Messy Missy would have finished the assignment by herself, but she spilled grape soda all over her assignment.

Select two Themes that are in this passage:

• Respecting others property is important

• You shouldn't get chips on your friends bedspread

• Friends get offended when you are messy.

• Choose your partners carefully

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There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.

• Old people are always mean

• don't judge a book by its cover

• you should be aware of others

• it takes courage to stand up to bullies

Multiple Choice

An old turtle looked up and said,

“Mr. Sky, I have lived a long time.I have seen it all,

And what they say is true.

There is nothing new under the sun.”

“Really?” said Sky.

And from six miles up, he dropped

A single snowflake.

Which sentence describes the theme of the poem?

• There’s always something new to experience.

• Nature always challenges us to think twice.

• Animals understand nature better than humans.

• It’s important to gather new knowledge.

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Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• Your past does not define you.

• returning home after a long time

• A man sees a group of people he used to work for a long time ago.

• an old man who used to be a farmer

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One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor
• work before you play
• be respectful
• don't be greedy

Read each poem and identify the theme.

What is the theme?

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Multiple Choice

What is the theme?

• Honesty is the best policy

• Never give up

• Keep up appearances

What is the theme?

(Answer on the next slide)

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What is the theme?

• Know yourself

• Don’t worry about what others think

• You are stronger than you think.

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What is the theme?

• Let go of your fears

• Be more trusting

• Be careful who you trust

What is the theme?

(Answer on the next slide)

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What is the theme?

• You create your situation.

• Loneliness is temporary.

• Build walls to keep yourself safe.

What is the theme?

(Answer on next slide)

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What is the theme?

• The world will end.

• Life goes on.

• Never give up.