Theme

What is theme?

• message about life that the author expresses

• the time, location, and mood of a story

• sequence of events

• the main events

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• the narrative elements

• the subject or topic

• the title

• the length of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

What are the narrative elements I should look at when trying to find theme?

• Setting, time, details, and plot

• Setting, Characters, and Plot

• Plot, Characters, Conflict

• Plot, Characters, Setting

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

After looking at the narrative elements what is the next thing to consider for a theme....

• Setting

• Subjects/Topics

• Morals

• Time and Place

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

A story can have more than one theme.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

• Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

• Jack is a follower.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2