Finding the Theme

Which of the following best explains the definition for the theme of a story?

• Theme is the main idea of the story.

• Theme is the interesting details of the story.

• Theme is the message the author is trying to teach the reader.

• Theme is the topic of the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The theme is usually stated directly in the story

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of this story?

• It pays to be brave.

• Greed will be rewarded

• Love will always win.

• Greed never pays.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following statements supports your theme choice above?

• The woodsman was so happy and thanked Mercury warmly.

• Mercury was so disappointed in the man that he refused to give him the axe.

• He dove into the water and brought up a golden axe.

• Soom, Mercury appeared to help out again.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What message does the author want to share in this story? Answer in a complete sentence.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the theme of the story?

• Nice people finish last.

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• You can make friends playing a sport.

• If you are pick last you are a good player.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What sentence from the story provides evidence for the theme in question 6?

• It was Jill's first day at Morgan Middle School.

• That was the only time that Jill would be the last pick at school.

• Since Jil was short for her age, everyone just assumed that she could not play volleyball.

• She sighed and joined the other team.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

At the end of the story, Tim would most likely agree that

• Being the oldest child is really fun

• You should do what is the best for you

• You should appreciate what you have

• It is bad to take advantage of others

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CCSS.RL.1.3

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Based on the story, which theme best fits the story?

• There is nothing that is more important than money.

• You should always make time to spend with family.

• What you are looking for is usually right in front of you.

• If you trick others, don't be surprised if one day it is you being tricked!

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What theme do these 2 traditional stories have in common?

• It is important to help out those around you

• You should take advantage of current opportunities that will help you later on

• You should never brag about being the best at something

• There is nothing in common between these two stories

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9