Theme Practice

What is theme?

• A reference to a well-known person, event, or work of art.

• Hints left by an author that give you an idea of what might happen next in a text.

• The message that an author is trying to get across in a text.

• The path that all heroes follow in myths.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or False: Topics are based on themes.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of a TOPIC?

• Don't judge a book by it's cover.

• Overcoming obstacles.

• Love won't last forever.

• Kindness is key.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a TOPIC?

• Compassion.

• Follow your dreams.

• All that glitters is not gold.

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Plug laptops in Ms. Hnatt's cart.

• Cereal is super yummy.

• How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

• Life is short; make the most of it.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the theme of this short story?

• Love is fleeting; it won't last forever.

• Challenges can be overcome with hard work and patience.

• Sometimes giving up is the only option.

• Be yourself.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the theme of this short story?

• Be true to yourself.

• Be respectful.

• Judge others.

• Appreciate what you have.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the theme of this short story?

• Perseverance is key when facing life's challenges.

• More can be accomplished when people work together.

• Friendship can come in unlikely forms.

• Help others in their time of need.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the theme of this story?

• Be true to yourself.

• First impressions can be deceiving.

• Help others in their time of need.

• Appreciate what you have.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2