Theme

What is the meaning of theme in the story?

• main idea of the story

• a summary of the story

• the moral or message of the story

• the motivation behind the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement about theme is false?

• There is usually more than one theme in a story.

• Themes are always easy to find.

• The theme is like life advice.

• You will not always agree with the story's theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Theme should not... (select two)

• be universal.

• be just one word.

• contain anything from the plot.

• be subjective/your opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What genre of literature explicitly gives the reader the theme of the story?

• fables

• fiction

• short stories

• fairy tales

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can you identify theme?

• write a summary

• collaborative discussion

• comprehension questions

• analyzing the key details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement is NOT a theme?

• Love takes time to grow.

• It is impossible to stay honest.

• People are truly good at heart.

• He showed that good will always conquer evil.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the three key details you should focus on in order to find theme?

• character, climax, resolution

• dialogue, conflict, character

• character, conflict, resolution

• plot points, dialogue, setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which statement is considered a correct theme?

• Revenge is sweet.

• He was vengeful towards his enemies.

• Revenge is not the answer, he thought.

• Revenge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of the main idea of a story?

• The motivation behind the story.

• What the story is about.

• The analysis of the antagonist.

• The moral or message about live.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2