Lesson 4 Reading

Open Ended

Why is it important to identify key details, character actions, and lessons learned when determining the theme of a story?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words contains the prefix 'sub-' and means 'not strong, loud, or intense'?

• Subtitle

• Subhead

• Subdued

• Submarine

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words contains the prefix that means 'before'?

• Foreboding

• Theme

• Advice

• Bride

Fill in the Blanks

The main

of a story is the message, lesson, or moral the author wants you to learn.

Open Ended

Explain how the author helps readers understand the theme in a story. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Based on the advice Reginald gives Frederic, which of the following best describes Reginald's attitude?

• Supportive and friendly

• Strict and formal

• Indifferent and distant

• Critical and harsh

Multiple Select

Select all the words from the passage that describe someone's personality traits.

• Feisty

• Rigid

• Sulky

• Forecast

Dropdown

What is the theme of the story?​

Select answer

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Select answer

Open Ended

Think about the theme of the story you came up with. How can you use this message and relate it to your everyday life?

Open Ended

How can understanding prefixes like 'sub-' help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a story?