Theme

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.RL.4.2

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

• A 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.

• A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.

• Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.

• Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

• can be expressed in one word

• always shows the setting

• is always stated directly in the text

• cannot be just one word

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CCSS.RL.4.2

You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...

• evaluating how a character has changed
• sharing a character's experience
• determining how the conflict has resolved
• ALL of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?

• Authors NEVER use the same theme twice

• Themes only repeat in short stories

• All poems have the same theme

• The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

A theme should be supported by ...

• your own words
• evidence from the text
• rationale/reasoning
• ALL of the above

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.W.4.9A

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't be lazy.

• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

• Our friends are always there for us.

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the theme of this story?

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't be lazy.

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

• Wear the clothes our parents choose for school pictures.
• Stand by your friends no matter what.
• Don't worry about what others think of you.
• Stand up for yourself.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

• Kids should not ask for things their parents cannot afford.
• Appreciate what you have.
• Kids should save their own money if they want something.
• Kids shouldn't interrupt parents when they are talking privately. 

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2