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Theme Presentation

Theme Presentation

Assessment

Presentation

English

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.3.9, RL.4.2, RL.4.9

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Wrendly Mesidor

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9 Slides • 11 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

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The lesson or message the author wants you to learn

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The names of the characters in the story

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The setting of the story

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The number of pages in the story

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Open Ended

Why do you think authors include themes in their stories?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the theme of a story?

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Think about the main character.

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Identify the setting of the story.

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Consider the problem faced by the character.

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Reflect on what can be learned from the character's actions.

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Multiple Choice

Based on the examples provided, what is a common theme found in many stories?

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Helping others is important

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Winning is everything

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Money brings happiness

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Revenge is sweet

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Open Ended

How do the steps for finding a theme (Image 0) help you answer the question in the story example about Anna (Image 2)?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following stories best matches the theme 'Always tell the truth'?

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

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Cinderella

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The Lion and the Mouse

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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Multiple Select

Select all the statements that are true about themes in stories.

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A theme is the lesson or message of a story.

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A theme can be found by looking at characters, problems, and solutions.

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The topic and the theme are always the same.

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Themes often teach us something important.

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Open Ended

How can understanding the theme of a story help you in real life?

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the theme and the topic of a story?

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The theme is the main character, and the topic is the setting.

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The theme is the lesson or message, and the topic is what the story is about.

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The theme is the plot, and the topic is the conflict.

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The theme is the author, and the topic is the title.

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Open Ended

What is the theme of one of the stories you read this week?

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