Theme Practice

A novel can have more than one theme.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

• the illustrations

• the title

• the subject or topic

• the length of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

• Happiness

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Jack risked his life to save Jane.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is an example of theme?

• Connor overcame obstacles with his mindset.

• Lizzie is a follower.

• Kira took a bad situation and made the most of it.

• People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 

• Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
• Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

• It's important to be loyal
• 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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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
• it's important to be honest
• Driving a car is a big responsibility
• expereincing loss/grief is difficult

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

• it's hard to stand up for your friends
• it takes courage to help your friends
• don't judge a book by its cover
• sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2