Standards 7.1, 7.2, & 7.3 Assessment Review

Where can you find the theme of a story?

• The title of the story

• Important images or symbols in the story.

• General observations made by the author, narrator, or characters in the story.

• Any moral suggested by the outcome of the conflict.

• All of the above

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What does it mean when the theme is implied?

• It is a secret.

• You can't figure out the theme by reading the story.

• The author tells the reader directly what the theme of the story is.

• The reader has to make an inference or educated guess about the theme.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

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Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. When he was six, Money Mark wanted to go to a basketball game. His father paid the starting five of the Bulls and Celtics to play a private game of Nerf-ball in Money Mark's bedroom. When Money Mark turned thirteen, he wanted to start a band. His father hired the Rolling Stones to play with him every Saturday at the family's private concert hall, though his family was never there. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn't appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark never found happiness.

Penny Petal was born poor. Her family hardly had anything to eat, but they loved each other. Penny Petal appreciated everything she got. When she was six, her father walked her around the United Center before the Bulls played the Celtics. She was excited by the crazy fans and feeling in the air. She looked forward to the day that she could see a real game. When she was thirteen, she learned to play the buckets. She was an extremely talented musician, a natural percussionist, and everyone on the block loved the rhythms that poured from her palms. By the time she was twenty-one, Penny was a successful businesswoman. Now she had everything that she had ever dreamed of and she truly loved to share her wealth and happiness with her family who supported her through all of the hard times.

What is the THEME of this passage?

• Don't be greedy.

• Material things make people happy.

• Happiness can be bought.

• Money does not buy happiness.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Themes should be stated as . . .

• one word emotions such as revenge

• A series of emotions such as love and hate

• A complete sentence with a universal truth about life

• A complete sentence without an emotional word

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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

Read the passage below:

Mr. Pig and Mr. Dog were hanging out at the food court of the animal shopping mall. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of pizza and drinking a large jug of fruit punch and Mr. Dog was watching him eat. "Hey, Mr. Pig. If you give me a slice of your pizza, I'll let you have the next bone I find." Mr. Pig declined, even though it hurt his stomach to eat the last three slices of pizza. "I'm sorry, Mr. Dog," Mr. Pig said, "but I paid for this pizza and it's all mine." Mr. Dog sighed and waited for Mr. Pig to finish, and then they left the animal mall together. On the way out, a hunter spotted them and gave chase. Mr. Pig normally could have escaped the hunter but since he was weighed down by such a large meal, Mr. Pig collapsed and the hunter killed him. Mr. Dog easily escaped. Later that night while returning to the scene, Mr. Dog caught the scent of something delicious and began digging around a trash can. He found a large ham bone with lots of meat and marrow still stuck to the bone. Mr. Dog happily ate.

What is the theme of the story?

• Mr. Dog ate Mr. Pig.

• Mr. Pig paid for the pizza and was entitled to eat it all.

• Mr. Dog was a skillful hunter.

• It is better to share and not be greedy.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the passage below:

Although fireworks are usually associated with fun, they can also be dangerous. Most fireworks contain gunpowder, an unstable mixture of chemicals that can explode without warning. If they are not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries. That is why most large fireworks displays are managed by trained professionals called pyrotechnicians.

The main idea of this paragraph is that even though people think fireworks are enjoyable, they can also be harmful.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

One of the most popular characters in children's literature is the Mad Hatter, from Lewis Carroll's popular book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alice happens upon the Mad Hatter at a "mad," or crazy, tea party. The characters at the tea party are the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse. They are drinking tea as if time doesn't exist and so have no reason to hurry. The way the Mad Hatter acts and speaks does make it seem as if he may be a little crazy. The character of the Mad Hatter was likely inspired by the phrase "mad as a hatter." A hatter is a person who makes hats. Today, no one works with mercury without proper protection. But before the dangers were understood, hatters often worked with mercury to cure the felt used in many hats. It was impossible for the hatters to avoid inhaling mercury fumes. They sometimes developed mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning caused brain damage and could result in confused speech. Listening to the Mad Hatter at the mad tea party, one can guess that he probably did spend too much time with mercury!

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the passage?

• The Mad Hatter, The March Hare, and the Dormouse are all at the tea party.

• Today, hatters would not think of working with mercury without protection.

• Mercury poisoning could cause brain damage and confused speech.

• Alice meets the character of the Mad Hatter at a crazy tea party.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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One of the most popular characters in children's literature is the Mad Hatter, from Lewis Carroll's popular book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alice happens upon the Mad Hatter at a "mad," or crazy, tea party. The characters at the tea party are the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse. They are drinking tea as if time doesn't exist and so have no reason to hurry. The way the Mad Hatter acts and speaks does make it seem as if he may be a little crazy. The character of the Mad Hatter was likely inspired by the phrase "mad as a hatter." A hatter is a person who makes hats. Today, no one works with mercury without proper protection. But before the dangers were understood, hatters often worked with mercury to cure the felt used in many hats. It was impossible for the hatters to avoid inhaling mercury fumes. They sometimes developed mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning caused brain damage and could result in confused speech. Listening to the Mad Hatter at the mad tea party, one can guess that he probably did spend too much time with mercury!

Which is the best summary of this passage?

• Alice meets the popular character of the Mad Hatter at a tea party that was also attended by the March Hare and the Dormouse.

• It was common for hatters to go crazy because they developed mercury poisoning from making hates without proper protection.

• The character of the Mad Hatter may have been inspired by hat makers who went crazy from mercury poisoning.

• The Mad Hatter was on of the most popular characters from Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States! The turkey's popularity comes from the American people's love of eating the bird for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The wild turkey we usually see in photos or pictures is not the same as the domestic turkey that many Americans serve at Thanksgiving. Domestic or tame turkeys weigh twice what a wild turkey does and are raised on farms for profit. Most domestic turkeys are so heavy they are unable to fly. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees.

What can the readers infer about Benjamin Franklin?

• He was a vegetarian (someone who doesn't eat meat).

• His favorite food was turkey sandwiches.

• He raised turkeys for profit.

• He had great respect for the wild turkey.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States! The turkey's popularity comes from the American people's love of eating the bird for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The wild turkey we usually see in photos or pictures is not the same as the domestic turkey that many Americans serve at Thanksgiving. Domestic or tame turkeys weigh twice what a wild turkey does and are raised on farms for profit. Most domestic turkeys are so heavy they are unable to fly. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees.

What can the reader infer about domestic turkey farms?

• They provide the turkeys with a lot of food.

• They must protect the turkeys from hunters.

• They can only be located in the woods.

• They are covered with acorns.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1