Theme Practice

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Stories can only have one theme.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: The theme of a story is basically the same as a summary or main idea.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

• If you give people a chance, they might surprise you.

• Chris didn't expect Ben to help him with his project.

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Everyone will get the EXACT SAME theme when reading/watching a story.

• True- everyone sees stories in the same way

• False- everyone is different and may take away a different theme

Multiple Choice

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

• plot

• figurative language

• theme

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

Let's Review!

Multiple Choice

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from far away. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a confused look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

• Lunch is best when it's crowded

• Be nice

• Friends should look out for each other

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

Multiple Choice

The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."

• Being greedy is never nice

• you should keep your own things to yourself

• friends should color together

Multiple Choice

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly she 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 never give up

• your family will do anything for you

• when you are greedy, you will fall down

Multiple Choice

Lucy is a superhero. There is an evil villain approaching Lucy's small-town of Gray. Lucy hears of this news, and she instantly begins training so she can defeat him.

What theme can we take away from this summary of a story?

• Friendship is important.

• You must work hard to reach your goals.

• Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Multiple Choice

What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 

• Join the Dodgers 
• Fish out of Water 
• Follow your dreams 
• Always play baseball 

Multiple Select

Identify possible ways an author presents theme in a literary work.

• Through feelings of the main character
• Through conversations of the characters
• Actions and events in the story

Multiple Choice

What is the THEME of this story:

There were once some hardworking ants and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food a,I spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but grasshopper had nothing to eat. Since the ants had no extra food to give, the grasshopper starved.

• Don't be lazy.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

Multiple Choice

What is the THEME of this story: Long ago a beautiful princess had all beautiful expensive dresses. She bragged about them all the time. The other maidens got so tired of hearing about it that they stopped being friends with her.

• Eat all your vegetables.

• Necessity is the mother of invention.

• Don't brag; be modest.

• Don't talk to strangers.

Multiple Choice

What is the THEME of this story:

There once was an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. However, as she developed, they saw that she was not a duck at all. She was actually a swan, and she was beautiful.

• Look both ways before crossing the street.

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't steal.

• We all are capable of improvement.

Let's kick it up a notch!

Three little bears

Read the Passage below:

Once upon a time, in a forest, lived three bear sisters: Bella, Bonnie, and Bailey. One day, they found a delicious honeycomb deep in the woods. But there was a grumpy bear guarding it! Bella, the bravest sister, devised a plan. She distracted the bear while Bonnie and Bailey sneaked past. Finally, Bella charged at the bear, pushing him aside. Together, they enjoyed the honeycomb, proving that teamwork conquers all.

Multiple Choice

What is the central message (lesson) of the story?

• Family is important.

• • Always be brave.

• • The power of teamwork.

• • Never give up hope.

Multiple Choice

How do Bonnie and Bailey feel when they see the honeycomb?

• Nervous

• Hungry

• Annoyed

• Excited

Three little squirrel

In a forest, lived three squirrel sisters: Sally, Suzy, and Sandy. One sunny day, they discovered a nut-filled tree. But a sneaky fox guarded it! Sally, the smartest sister, made a plan. She lured the fox away while Suzy and Sandy grabbed the nuts. Finally, Sally dashed past the fox, making him chase after her. Together, they enjoyed the nuts, proving that cleverness and teamwork triumph over cunning.

Multiple Choice

What is the central message (lesson) of the story? .

• Family is important

• Always be brave.

• Never give up hope

• The power of teamwork.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in question 1?

• • "Together, they enjoyed the honeycomb, proving that teamwork conquers all."

• "Sally, the smartest sister, made a plan." (story)

• "But a sneaky fox guarded it!" (story)

• "Finally, Sally dashed past the fox, making him chase after her."

Multiple Choice

How do Suzy and Sandy feel when they see the nut-filled tree?

• A. Excited

• B. Nervous

• C. Hungry

• D. Annoyed

Open Ended

What is the theme of the story?