Where can a reader find the theme?

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

It stated directly in the text.

Books or movies do not have themes.

message about life that the author expresses

the time, location, and mood of a story

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

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

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

A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.

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

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

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."

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

Returning home after a long time.

A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.

An old man who used to be a farmer.

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

My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.

Your friends are the most important things in life

Being good at sports is the best way to get friends

it's important to never give up

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.

Sometimes crying is good for you

Driving a car is a big responsibility

expereincing loss/grief is difficult

Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

it's hard to stand up for your friends

it takes courage to help your friends

don't judge a book by its cover

Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

it's better to give than to receive

sacrifice is difficult sometimes

friendship is the most important thing in life

There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.

don't judge a book by its cover

it takes courage to stand up to bullies

The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. "Splash!"

it takes courage to accomplish your goals

it takes loyalty to reach your dreams

people make sacrifices for others

Theme

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English

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3rd - 5th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.7

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

thesis

summary

theme

plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What does theme add to a story?

A sense of location.

An important message.

Motivation for the characters.

Dialogue for the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A story can have more than one theme.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

No, only books can.

TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.

They can have themes just like books can.

They are the only literary works that can have themes.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

What does theme add to a story?

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?

What is the theme of this story?

What is the theme of this story?

A story can have more than one theme.

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

Where can a reader find the theme?

What is theme?

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

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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.
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