A thematic concept is

• a big idea that a text features and focuses on

• a sentence that explains the end of the story

• a single word that the story is not about

• a paragraph summarizing a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A thematic concept is

• a verb

• a conjunction

• an abstract noun

• a concrete noun

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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 the following is not a thematic concept?

• freedom

• brave

• bravery

• nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is not a thematic concept?

• revenge

• death

• enthusiastic

• fate

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A thematic statement is

• a universal truth based on a text and stated in a single sentence

• a summary of what the characters think

• a random statement about the story

• a single word about the story's beginning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is not a thematic statement?

• Love teaches people empathy.

• The main character loves his family and knows that they are important.

• Hope is a necessary part of a happy life.

• An important lesson to learn when you are young is how to manage your emotions.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is not a thematic statement?

• Power and greed corrupt people.

• Giving in to peer pressure means betraying yourself.

• Taking advantage of opportunities is an important part of succeeding in life.

• The main character learned that being normal is not a necessary part of growing up.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

"Dream On" (By Aerosmith)

“Every time that I look in the mirror

All these lines on my face getting clearer

The past is gone

It went by, like dusk to dawn

Isn’t that the way

Everybody’s got their dues in life to pay”

Which of the following is a thematic concept addressed in the above song lyrics?

• Death

• Despair

• Growing up

• Race

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Simple Man (By Lynyrd Skynyrd)

“Mama told me when I was young

Come sit beside me, my only son

And listen closely to what I say

And if you do this it’ll help you some sunny day

Oh, take your time don’t live too fast

Troubles will come and they will pass

Go find a woman you’ll find love

And don’t forget son there is someone up above”

Which of the following is a thematic concept addressed in the above song lyrics?

• Neglect

• Good Vs. Evil

• Growing up

• Friendship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (By Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door)

“Baby stay right here with me

‘Cause I can’t see you anymore

This ain’t the way it’s supposed to be

I feel I’m knocking on heaven’s door”

Which of the following thematic concepts is addressed in the song lyrics above?

• Solitude

• Death

• Coming of age

• Pride

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2