Theme Practice

A novel can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Think about what the character has learned

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Read only the ending of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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

• the illustrations

• the title

• the subject or topic

• the length of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Happiness

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame obstacles with his mindset.

• Lizzie is a follower.

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Inequality

• Justice

• Your past does not define you.

• Hope

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Always send a tester.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The theme is the message or _____________of the story.

• potato

• moral

• plot

• language

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following are questions readers can ask themselves to determine the theme of a story?

• What did the characters learn?

• How did the characters grow or change?

• Why did the characters act this way?

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9