LAST CALL: Theme and Characterization

Which ONE of the following does NOT describe the theme of story?

• the message of a story
• the moral of a story
• the main idea and details
• the lesson of a story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The theme of a story bust be inferred (figured out) by the reader because it is not clearly stated to the reader. 

• 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

Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby desert island. Has he looked around her realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself and find food and water.
Which of these BEST describes the conflict in this story?

• Andre's sailboat is not covered by insurance
• Andre capsized his boat because he fell asleep
• Andre must find a way to survive on the deserted island until someone rescues him
• Andre wishes he would've gone on a hiking trip instead

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?

• Molly giggled and blushed when Maxwell waved at her in the hallway.
• She was always staring at the window daydreaming about Maxwell.
• Maxwell was 15-years-old and a freshman in high school.
• He often wore his letter man jacket even when it was hot outside. 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ulysses spent all of his free time reading books and felt that he was very intelligent. One day a nice student from his class asked him if he wanted to go sledding and Ulysses responded, “I’ve read about sledding in books, and it sounds miserable. No, thank you.” On another day, a different friendly student asked Ulysses if he wanted to go out for hot dogs after school. Ulysses responded, “I’ve read that hot dogs are filled with rat parts and pig bellies. No, thank you.” Nobody asked Ulysses to hang out again, but he did read about friends in his books.  
What is the theme of this story?

• Do not judge a book by it's cover
• Money can't buy happiness
• If at first you don't succeed, try again. 
• Learning from books is not a substitute for real life experience, etc. 

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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 sentence from the story best represents the theme of "learning from a book is not a substitute for real life experience"

• One day a nice student from his class asked him if he wanted to go sledding.
• On another day, a different friendly student asked Ulysses if he wanted to go out for hot dogs after school.
• Ulysses responded, "No."
• Nobody asked Ulysses to hang out again, but he did read about friends in his books.  

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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 these is NOT a theme found in stories?

• You can accomplish anything with hard work and dedication
• The human spirit is resilient even in the hardest of times
• Love
• You should always treat others with respect if you want to be treated well

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

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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 these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling
• a "life lesson" the main character learns
• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
• the moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2