Theme 5th

Which of the following is not included in a theme?

• A lesson

• A connection to your life

• Specific details

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

True or False

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The following is an example of:

She learned the value of hard work during the summer she spent on her grandparent's farm.

• A topic

• A summary

• A main idea

• A theme

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The following is an example of:

You can learn from the experiences of others.

• A topic

• A theme

• A main idea

• A summary

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The best definition of a theme is...

• A word that summarizes the story.

• A retelling of the story.

• The central message or lesson.

• The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

The following is an example of:

Hank learns to accept that his son is his own person and doesn't need to be exactly like him.

• A topic

• A main idea

• A theme

• A summary

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

There was once a tiny fish that was tired of being in the school of fish all the time. He picked a fight with the other fish and left the group. As he swam away, he was eaten by another fish.

What is the theme of the story?

• Slowly but surely wins the race.

• Don't be lazy.

• We are stronger together than we are apart.

• If you drop out of school, you will fail in life.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A lion was about to eat a mouse when the mouse pleaded, "Let me go and someday I may repay you." Laughing, the lion let the mouse go. Later, a hunter caught the lion in a trap. The mouse came and chewed through the ropes to free the lion.

What is the theme?

• Hunting lions is wrong and will not go as planned.

• Even small animals be useful.

• Acts of kindness are often repaid with kindness.

• Bullying is wrong.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Carry your laptops with both hands at all times.

• Always appreciate the people in your life.

• Salad is the healthiest food you can eat.

• Compassion.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• The illustrations

• The length of the story

• The title

• The topic or subject

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2