Theme/Message/Moral

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

• thesis
• summary
• theme
• plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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A story can have more than one theme.

• true
• false

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which of these is not related to theme?

• a life lesson that the character learns
• the moral of the story
• how a character is feeling
• the message of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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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.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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Which of the following is NOT a theme?

• sharing with others is caring
• money is the root of all evil
• hard work pays off
• love

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Respect your elders.
• Always help others in need.
• It's important to have courage to express individuality.
• Respect the ideas of others.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why can't trust be a theme?

• There's nothing to learn about it.
• Trust is a theme
• It's only one word, which is a topic.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?

• Friendship lasts forever.
• Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
• Money is the root of all evil.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If the topic is knowledge, which of the following is a good theme statement?

• Too much learning is a dangerous thing.
• Follow the rules.
• It takes a village to raise a child.
• It's not the gift that counts.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?

• Don't cry over spilled milk.
• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
• Face your fears.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9