Identifying Theme

When referring to literature, what does theme mean?

• The message or lesson the author is trying to convey

• The main idea of the text

• The plot of the story

• How the characters develop and change throughout 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

Here's an easy example! What is the theme in this story?

• Don't steal

• Look both ways before crossing the street

• Eat your vegetables

• Take turns with other people

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What were two themes of the story "The Necklace" that we read last week?

• Don't talk to strangers

• Slowly but surely wins the race

• Money doesn't buy happiness

• Appearances are not the most important part of life

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the theme of this story?

• It is important to take risks in life.

• Don't brag. Be modest about the things you have.

• Respect your elders.

• Always be honest.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the theme of "The Gossiper" story we read this week?

• Once you spread a rumor, it is impossible to take it back. Be careful about what you say about other people.

• Don't be lazy. Put effort into everything you do.

• Don't rush into things. Take your time.

• Look both ways before crossing the street.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the theme of this story?

• Do not lie.

• Do not let others do your work for you. You will not win in the end.

• It is important to have friends.

• Always be honest with yourself.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

When do we usually know the theme of a story?

• Within the first sentence.

• When the characters are introduced.

• When we figure out the setting.

• When we have finished reading.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal.

• Help others. What goes around, comes around.

• Look both ways before you cross the street.

• It is important to have friends.

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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 theme should be a statement, not just one word.

• 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

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

• Main idea is what the story is about, and a theme is the lesson.

• Theme is what the story is about, and the main idea is a lesson.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2