Unit 2 Test Prep

Which character change best matches the theme, Don't be afraid to try new things?

• A small elf is forced to leave his safe life and set out on an adventure. He learns new things about the world and finds a strength he never knew he had.

• A cow is unhappy with the grass in her own pasture, so she goes through many trials and tribulations in order to get to the grass in the next pasture. In the end, she realizes that the grass in the next pasture is exactly the same as her own.

• A woman wants to buy her husband a gold watch chain, so she cuts and sells her hair. Her husband wants to buy his wife bows for her hair, so he sells his watch. They realize that they were both willing to sacrifice for the other.

What is the theme of this story?

A wealthy young boy has everything he could want or need, yet he is never satisfied. One day, his father loses all of the family's money in the stock market. His family moves to a new neighborhood, and the little boy becomes friends with kids who have very little but are grateful for what they have. The little boy begins to appreciate how blessed he was. When his dad gets a job, the boy's family moves back to his old neighborhood. But, he is forever changed, and gives all his toys away, realizing that he has more than he could ever need.

• People should be careful with their money.

• Making new friends is good, but keeping old friends is important.

• Friendship is powerful and rewarding.

• People should be thankful for what they have.

Which character change best matches the theme, Sometimes what we want the most is what we already have? SELECT TWO ANSWERS

• A little girl finds the house of three bears in the woods. She goes through the belongings of each bear: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear. Each time, she finds that Baby Bear's food is just right for her. In the end, the bears come home, and the little girl runs away.

• A cow is unhappy with the grass in his own pasture, so he goes through many trials and tribulations (challenges) in order to get to the grass in the next pasture. In the end, he realizes that the grass in the next pasture is exactly the same as his own.

• A husband and wife want nothing more than to give each other the perfect gift. The wife decides to buy her husband a gold watch chain, so she cuts and sells her hair. Her husband decides to buy his wife hair bows for her hair, so he sells his watch. In the end, they realize that the perfect gift was the love they were willing to show the other.

What is the theme of this story?

A young elf prides himself on living a calm, peaceful and non-adventurous life. Then one day, an old wizard comes and invites him on an adventure. The young elf refuses, but eventually he is forced to concede. He goes on the adventure and learns to be a hero, battling dragons, warlocks and giants. At the end of the story, he realizes that his life before was not so great after all. At the end of the story, the elf is braver, stronger, and happier.

• Experience brings wisdom

• Overcoming fear can be freeing

• It is important to live life to the fullest

• The will to survive can be powerful

What is a theme?

• a story line

• the topic/subject

• a universal truth about life and people

• the time and place of an event

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What could be an example of a theme?

• Friendship

• Being prepared often leads to success.

• How to bake chocolate chip cookies

• Helping others

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.
  

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of this story?

Adrian always wanted to be an actor. He spent hours practicing his acting skills and studying how famous actors worked. He took acting classes at the local theater. He tried out for every play, movie, and TV commercial he could find, but no one wanted him.

"Well, if they don't want me, then I don't want them," Adrian said to himself.

He started writing his own plays and movies. Then he started acting in them. Adrian rarely slept, and he never took a vacation. Soon, everyone knew his name.

• There are too many actors in the world.

• You can't always get what you want.

• It is important to have big dreams.

• Hard work pays off.