Theme - 8th

What is NOT an example of theme?

• Your past does not define you.

• Hard work pays off.

• If you can dream it, you can believe it.

• You should smile.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

• Some prizes aren't worth it.

• Overeating leads to illness.

• Insects value food over safety.

• Always send a tester.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is theme?

• message about life that the author expresses

• the time, location, and mood of a story

• sequence of events

• the main events

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does theme add to a story?

• A sense of location.

• An important message.

• Motivation for the characters.

• Dialogue for the characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

• Authors don't want the reader to figure it out

• It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

• Only adult stories have themes

• It is not usually mentioned or stated in the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which sentence best shows the theme: it is important to be prepared?

• The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

• The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

• The hero fights a villain who can control minds

• The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2