Theme quiz redo

What is the best definition of a theme?

• The main idea of a story

• A character's problem or conflict

• The message or lesson in a story

• A word to summarize the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can a reader do first to help find the theme of a story?

• Think about the main character's name

• Reread the title of the story

• Consider the main ideas and lessons in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these is NOT related the theme of the story?

• How the main character is feeling

• A big idea from the story that can be applied to other situations.

• A lesson that can be taken from the story.

• A moral in the story

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

To help find a theme of a story, you can think about....

• the very beginning of the story only

• the main character's name

• the first sentence of the story

• the lesson a character has learned

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which of the following is the BEST example of a theme?

• The Yankees played against the Red Sox.

• Wear your hat in warm weather.

• People should be thankful for what they have.

• Sally sells Seashells by the Seashore

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

How is a theme different from a main idea?

• The main idea is what the story is about and the theme is the universal lesson it teaches.

• The theme is what the story is about and the main idea is the lesson it teaches.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of the passage below:

Johnny and Mark were best friends in 6th grade. When they began 7th grade, Johnny made new friends and often left Mark out. He spread rumors about Mark. Mark, however, was nice to all of his new classmates and made many friends.

A few weeks later, Johnny's new friends ditched him and he was lonely. Mark had a lot of new friends and did not feel lonely.

Which is a theme of this story?

• You should never make new friends.

• Mark is a rude kid.

• Kindness pays off

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of the passage below:

Melissa studied for all of her tests. She worked on homework everyday and would ask her teachers for help when she was confused. Kathy did not attend Zoom sessions. She saved all of her work for the last minute.

At the end of the quarter, Kathy did not pass, but Melissa got an A.

Which is a theme of this story?

• Melissa is nosy.

• Math is difficult.

• Hard work pays off.

• You should always attend zoom.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is the theme of the passage below:

The teacher assigned a project. Megan worked with the group her teacher assigned. The group discussed their problems and came to solutions. Carl refused to work with the group and made many careless errors.

Which is a theme of this story?

• People are stronger when they work together.

• It is better to be alone.

• Never trust your groupmates.

• You will fail if you work alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of the passage below:

There was once a careless little girl. She would ride her bike with her eyes closed. She ran in to a tree and broke her arm.

Which is a theme of this story?

• Be kind to others.

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Never eat soggy waffles

• Listen to your parents.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2