Theme

The theme is the ______ or ______ that the author wants you to learn from the story.

• message

• summary

• lesson

• main idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

A story can have MORE than one theme?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Where can a reader find the theme?

• It is stated directly in the text.

• The reader must understand what the character has learned.

• A character tells you.

• Books or movies do not have themes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of the theme?

• Snow White was thoughtful and kind.

• Belle fell in love with the Beast.

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• Ursula stole Ariel's voice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the theme add to the story?

• A sense of location

• Motivation for the characters

• An important message

• Dialogue for the characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2