EOG Review - Theme 1

EOG Review - Theme 1

Theme is NOT

the main idea. The main idea is what the story is all about.

Theme is NOT

the summary. In general, the summary refers to the events of the story along with some other important details.

Theme IS

a message or a lesson to take out of the story... such as motherhood.

The moral

of a story is a very specific lesson. Theme could be a lesson but does not have to be.

Multiple Choice

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

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Multiple Choice

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

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story

Multiple Choice

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

Multiple Choice

A story can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A story's theme may be difficult to identify because...

• Author's rarely want the reader to figure it out

• It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements.

• Only complicated adult stories have themes

• It is rarely stated explicitly.

Multiple Choice

What does theme add to the story?

• A sense of location

• An important message

• Motivation for the characters

• Dialogue for the characters

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of theme?

• Inequality

• Justice

• Hope

• Your past does not define you.

Multiple Choice

Which is an 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.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an 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

Identify the theme of the following paragraphs.

Multiple Choice

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.

• Sometimes crying is good for you

• it's important to be honest

• Driving a car is a big responsibility

• expereincing loss/grief is difficult

Multiple Choice

My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.

• It's important to be loyal

• Your friends are the most important things in life

• Being good at sports is the best way to get friends

• it's important to never give up

Multiple Choice

Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.

• teamwork can accomplish a goal

• tall people are the best

• work hard to reach a goal

• people can be like boxes

Multiple Choice

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

• you should sacrifice for others

• your family will do anything for you

• when you are greedy, you will fall down

• you should never give up

Multiple Choice

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

Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

• it's hard to stand up for your friends

• it takes courage to help your friends

• don't judge a book by its cover

• sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

Multiple Choice

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.