Theme Practice

The MESSAGE or LESSON that the author wants the reader to learn from the story is the...

• Plot

• Theme

• Central Idea

• Summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

True/False: A story can have MORE THAN ONE theme. In other words, there is NOT one right theme answer.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should a student use to show that their chosen theme for a passage is accurate?

• A summary

• Your personal opinion

• Text Evidence

• A full explanation

Tags

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 FULL THEME STATEMENT (lesson/message)?

• Acceptance

• People have to work hard to get what you want in life.

• Greediness can cause problems with relationships.

• Some tasks are better completed using teamwork.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

When determining the THEME of a story, the reader should FIRST consider...

• The title/author (Ex. "The Tortoise and the Hare")

• The length of the story (Ex. Two pages)

• The setting (Ex. House)

• The topic (Ex. Courage)

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

You can often determine the theme (lesson/message) of a piece of literature by...

• Thinking about the CONFLICT (problem) of the story and how it was resolved

• Examining the MAIN CHARACTERS' ACTIONS, WORDS, and THOUGHTS

• Thinking about what LESSON the characters in the story LEARNED

• All answers are correct

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

True/False: Students ARE allowed to use command words such as DON'T, DO NOT, NEVER, etc. to start off their theme statements.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

True/False: Students ARE allowed to use OVERUSED CLICHE theme statements instead of coming up with their own. (Ex. Treat others the way you want to be treated)

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is NOT a SYNONYM for THEME?

• Moral

• Fable

• Message

• Lesson

Tags

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 an example of a FULL THEME STATEMENT (lesson/message)?

• Cinderella is thoughtful and kind.

• People should not judge others around them by their outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

• Trust

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9