Unit 1: Lesson #1 Review

How are you feeling about THEME now? Select the answer choice that most closely relates to how you feel.

• I feel amazing about theme. I've got this!

• I know what theme is, but I have a hard time coming up with the theme on my own.

• I am completely and totally lost. What is theme again?

How do you feel about what we did in Lesson 1: identifying specific words that the author used to develop the theme of the memoir.

• I feel great! I know how to identify and explain how specific words impact the development of theme.

• I know how to identify the author's word choice, but I have a hard time explaining it.

• I am lost, and I need help!

Which of the following is a NOT a theme?

• Lying may have consequences.

• Mrs. White pleaded with Mr. White to wish for their son to be alive.

• Never judge those based on their appearances.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is Death not a theme? Select all that apply.

• It cannot be one word.

• It must have a topic and a message.

• It can be one word.

• It cannot include character names and plot events.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

An author usually does not state the theme in the story. You must use clues and infer his idea.

• 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

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

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.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Inequality

• Hope

• Justice

• Your past does not define you.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2