RL 8.2 Theme Review

What is theme?

• message about life that the author expresses

• the time, location, and mood of a story

• sequence of events

• the main events

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

Which is an example of theme?

• Inequality

• Hope

• Justice

• Your past does not define you.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which is an example of theme?

• One person can make a difference.

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Happiness

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or False: A topic can be a theme?

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

• The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

• The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

• The hero fights a villain who can control minds

• The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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

• the illustrations
• the subject or topic
• the title
• the length of the story 

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

What is true about thematic statements?

• It is that same as a subject.
• It is the idea the author wishes to convey abut a subject.
• It is the same as the moral of the story.
• There is only one theme per story.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2