Theme

The best definition of theme is...

• The story the author is telling.

• The message the author is teaching.

• A word that summarizes the story.

• The character's main problem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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.

• Read the ending of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• Value your family.

• Be honest.

• Respect others.

• Persistence pays off.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• Be true to yourself.

• Don't use judgement toward others. You don't know what they are capable of.

• Being beautiful is the most important thing.

• Swans are prettier than ducks.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Reread the passages for questions 4 and 5. Which of the following could be a shared theme for both passages?

• Hard work pays off.

• Cooperation with others.

• Trust can be easily broken.

• Show acceptance of others.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Reread the passages for question 4 and 5. Which of the following would NOT be a shared theme between the passages.

• Treat others with respect.

• Show acceptance towards others.

• Trust in others leads to success.

• Show kindness to others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9