Warm-up - Theme DOK 1&2

Which of the following best explains the theme of the passage below? 
In Suzanne Collins's book series The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her little sister's place in the dangerous Hunger Games. Even though she is scared and not sure she will survive, she tries her hardest and never lets her fear stop her. Because of this, she wins the games and is reunited with her family. 

• Being greedy is dangerous because it can lead us to bad decisions.
• Always follow your dreams, even if they seem scary. 
• Love is the most powerful feeling in the whole world. 
• Having courage means trying hard even when you are afraid. 

When we know the theme of a story, what do we use to support our ideas? 

• Textual evidence 
• TDA
• Point of view
• Our own opinions

Choose the best definition of the term THEME. 

• The main idea of an essay. 
• The big topic that the author wants to write about. 
• The message or lesson the author teaches through a story. 
• The evidence or details an author uses to support a claim.

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Which of the following shows the best theme for the passage below? 
In J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Harry learns that his mother sacrificed her life to save his. Because of his mother's amazing love for him, Harry has extra magic that helps him to defeat the evil wizard Lord Voldemort. 

• Family is important. 
• The power of love can defeat any evil. 
• Money doesn't always make you happy. 
• Always follow your dreams. 

Choose the best theme for the passage below. 
In the fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes", the Emperor (king) is obsessed with having the best clothes. Two clothing designers promise to make him a new suit, but they warn him that it is invisible to people who are stupid. When the emperor goes to buy the suit, he realizes that he can't see it, but he pretends that he can anyway and walks around naked. The two clothing designers and everyone in the kingdom laugh at him behind his back because there wasn't a suit at all! It was all made up! 

• Always follow your dreams.
• Be careful what you wish for. 
• Love is the most powerful emotion.
• Having cool stuff doesn't make you smart.