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

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

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.

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been. What is the theme?

Always share your things with others.

The phone rang. She dropped the phone and tears began to drop onto her check. Her lip quivered as she pictured the scene that was described to her. "NO!" she wailed.

experiencing loss/grief is difficult

you should never answer a mysterious phone call

Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

it's hard to stand up for your friends

it takes courage to help your friends

don't judge a book by its cover

Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

it's better to give than to receive

sacrifice is difficult sometimes

friendship is the most important thing in life

There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.

don't judge a book by its cover

it takes courage to stand up to bullies

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

you should sacrifice for others

your family will do anything for you

when you are greedy, you will fall down

Theme Review

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English

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7th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.5.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...

message

significance

subject

meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Eat your vegetables.

Don't brag. Be modest.

Don't talk to strangers.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Don't steal.

Respect your elders.

Slowly but surely wins the race.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Don't be greedy.

Work together.

Respect your elders.

Don't steal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which category best identifies the text pictured?

theme

topic

text details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which category best identifies the text pictured?

theme

topic

text details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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